Us or them: Kiffin defends pursuit of NFL players

LSU's Lane Kiffin defended his decision to pursue NFL rookies seeking a fifth year of playing college football, saying he's just one of many coaches trying to do so.

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  1. NIL: Athletes Monetize Personal Brand: The NCAA's Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rule, effective July 2021, allows college athletes to profit from endorsements, sponsorships, and social media, creating a new financial landscape for student-athletes.
  2. Transfer Portal: Increased Player Mobility: The NCAA Transfer Portal, launched in 2018, has become a major factor in college football, with over 25% of scholarship players entering it annually, allowing athletes to transfer multiple times without sitting out a season if academically eligible.
  3. Age-Based Eligibility Replaces Redshirts: The NCAA Division I Cabinet approved an age-based eligibility model, effective for fall 2027 enrollees, allowing up to five years of eligibility if students enroll by the academic year after their 19th birthday, largely eliminating traditional redshirts and most waivers.

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