Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann is embracing whatever allowance the NCAA seems to be making toward permitting players to benefit from their name and likeness in ways they have not before. “I think we all recognize this is just a matter of time for this to get done,” Holtmann said. “Some could say it’s long overdue.” Most do say that, and whatever is said by NCAA leadership and its membership from this point forward will define how radically — if at all — this changes college athletics as we’ve known it. The key phrase in the announcement Tuesday from the special board of athletic administrators named in May to study the issue is that it will permit athletes “to benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness in a manner consistent with the collegiate model.” “Benefit,” does not necessarily mean cash payments. And, “in a manner consistent with…
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