The House settlement contains a provision instructing that college athletes' NIL deals with third parties worth more than $600 are subject to independent review. The review would ensure the deals aren't disguising pay-for-play arrangements—which remain prohibited by NCAA rules—as NIL contracts.

With the upcoming April 7th decision and July 1st start date for revenue sharing - which is the "salary cap" that allegedly will level the playing field, all this accomplishes is the blue-bloods go back to under-the-table pay to play.