Carter Boyle: Coach K on the Fair Pay to Play Act
According to Carter Boyle, Mike Krzyzewski, coach of the Duke Blue Devils and commonly referred to as Coach K, is known for being honest and straightforward, especially during interviews. In a recent interview, Coach K expressed his support for the controversial Fair Pay to Play Act, which was passed in California on the 20 th of September. The Act, which was signed by California governor Gavin Newsom, allows student athletes to earn from the use of their name, image, or likeness, sometimes abbreviated as NIL. Under the Act, they are also allowed to sign endorsement deals despite the NCAA’s current policies that forbid them from doing so. The act was partly driven by legislators’ desire to ensure that student-athletes, who contribute much to their school’s bottomline, receive fair economic perks for their endeavors. In what Carter Boyle would describe as characteristic Coach K fashion, the Blue Devils coach expressed his approval of the Act. “I’m really happy this is hap...