University of Alabama football coach Bear Bryant once famously said, “It's not the will to win that matters. We all have that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters.” As a proud Auburn graduate, I am grateful for this wise leadership advice.

Students, universities, and other stakeholders should prepare to win victories regarding the new Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules. Currently, these rules are heavily litigated, constantly changing, and difficult to enforce.

Coach Nick Saban emphasized these concerns during a visit to the Capitol earlier this year, saying:Everything I've believed for 50 years Long-time coaching experience doesn't exist in college sports anymore,” a good friend of mine said. Coach Bruce Pearl recently echoed Saban’s concerns, saying, Not enough orders [in the current system]. “

It is important to reach agreement on a new national framework. Maintaining the excellence of college sports Students are paid for their work. That's why my colleague, Rep. Russell Frye from South Carolina and I Athletes and Limitation of Liability Act (BALL)

The Ball Protection Act addresses the onslaught of university lawsuits Conference challenges regarding student-athlete receiving abilities NIL Compensation. This language is Universities, Conferences, NCAA (NCAA) has opened up new benefits to student-athletes. Establish rules, enforce them, and always Risk of costly litigation.

Ongoing litigation has prevented the NCAA from enforcing its own NIL rules. When the NCAA or an athletic conference tries to change the rules, Giving student-athletes more benefits risks hurting them even more. Litigation will be more expensive. Damages associated with this lawsuit could run into the billions of dollars. Student-athletes, universities, athletic conferences, college sports It is at risk as we know it.

My family spent a combined 20 years at Auburn University. Our best memories are cheering on our amazing student-athletes. Jordan-Hare Stadium and Neville Arena: College sports go hand in hand

It's woven into the fabric of American history, and you can't talk about college sports. And let's not talk about Alabama.

From the Kick Six to the Jordan-Hare Prayer to last year's fourth down As we all remember, college sports has led the state of Alabama. map.

We want college sports to continue to thrive, and we want to protect the ball. This legislation will be a key part of establishing a national framework to help us be prepared. Ensure student-athletes' right to compensation; Sets federal standards.