Ross Bjork Says Ohio State Will Pay Athletes Maximum Allowed After NCAA Settlement, Expects School to Follow Title IX Legislation With Payments

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Incoming AD Ross Bjork says Ohio State will participate in revenue sharing and pay athletes the maximum amount allowed while abiding by Title IX rules.

against the NCAA, colleges and universities will begin revenue sharing with their athletes next year.on Thursday that the school has prepared plans for when the process starts.Ohio State, like colleges and universities across America, will be permitted to share millions of dollars in revenues from their media deals, sponsorships and ticket sales.

"We know the percentage," he said."We know the rough calculations. We know there are escalators. That's about all we know now." Bjork believes Title IX will be the most significant variable. Following a recent discussion with Ohio State's legal representatives, Bjork anticipates the payments distributed to male and female athletes must be proportional to the school's enrollment. According to documents The Dispatch obtained, Ohio State's enrollment in the 2023-24 academic year was 52% female and 48% male.

 

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