Byrne Notice presented by Mercedes-Benz
1/30/2025 3:50:00 PM | General
House vs. NCAA Settlement Impact
For those who may not be familiar, in April, a federal court will consider whether to approve the landmark settlement of the House vs. NCAA litigation over the NCAA's prohibition against student-athletes being compensated for their name, image and likeness (also known as NIL). If approved, this will radically change college athletics by allowing revenue sharing, ending scholarship limits and prohibiting the use of booster inducements improperly disguised as NIL.
Like always, Alabama Athletics has been on the forefront of planning for what's to come. I've been extremely impressed with the creativity of our team as we brainstorm unique and innovative ideas, including budget optimizations and new revenue opportunities, that will assist us with transitioning into this new landscape as we simultaneously strengthen our commitment to excellence and create more opportunities for our fans to interact with our student-athletes.
We anticipate this settlement will, at a minimum, create a new $20.5 million annual revenue-sharing expense in Power Four athletic departments across the country. At the same time, the settlement will also present exciting new opportunities for our student-athletes. In addition to the world-class resources they already receive at Alabama, our student-athletes also have the distinct benefit of Yea Alabama, our official partner in creating student-athlete content for our fans. Going forward, Yea Alabama will be a critical component to enhancing our ability to create competitive advantages over other Power Four schools due to the returned focused on authentic NIL (think advertisements, team documentaries, podcasts and sports memorabilia). Â
We have a long history of being one of the most dominant and successful athletic departments in the nation, and we will carry on that tradition as we enter the new world of college athletics. We will continue to provide unrivaled academic, health, wellness and other support for our student-athletes, offer first-class experiences for our fans, and, of course, win championships. We are fortunate to have such strong support from our Board of Trustees, Interim Chancellor Trant, Dr. Bell and University leadership, our generous donors, and our passionate fans. Your support will be even more important moving forward.
Yea for More Tide Totals Priority Points
Alabama has the best, most passionate fan base in the country. We know this will make a distinct difference as we prepare for the new world of college athletics discussed above, because we will be able to offer enhanced opportunities to student-athletes to work on licensing and endorsement deals. For that reason, we are excited to take our partnership with Yea Alabama to the next level by delivering more incredible content than ever before. As part of this plan and our partnership with Yea Alabama, we will be sending season ticketholders and waiting list members details of how they will be awarded Tide Totals priority points for their Yea Alabama subscriptions and purchases. Stay tuned for more information on this front.
Cheer Wins Division IA Co-Ed Championship
Congratulations to our co-ed cheer squad for bringing home top honors in its division at this year's UCA/UDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championships. In addition, the all-girl team finished runner-up while we also advanced to final rounds in Division IA Mascot, Game Day Dance and Jazz.
Busy Weekend in Tuscaloosa
We've got a full slate of activities taking place on campus this weekend, beginning with men's tennis. Here is a look at all that is scheduled in Tuscaloosa starting on Friday:
Friday, January 31
- 4 p.m. - Men's tennis vs. Tulsa
Saturday, February 1
- 2 p.m. - Women's tennis vs. Tulane
- 3 p.m. - Men's basketball vs. Georgia
Sunday, February 2
- 11 a.m. - Men's tennis vs. Middle Tennessee
- 2 p.m. - Women's basketball vs. Georgia
- 4 p.m. - Men's tennis vs. Alabama A&M
Baseball to Hold First Pitch Banquet February 1, Fan Day on February 8
Fans can support and join the baseball team by attending its First Pitch Banquet on Saturday, February 1 at the Tuscaloosa River Market. Early access to the event will take place from 5-6 p.m. CT with the main event beginning at 6:30 p.m. CT. The night will include interactions with this year's team and coaching staff, dinner, bingo to win prizes and a silent auction.
Details were also recently announced for the team's Fan Day, which is scheduled for Saturday, February 8 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
Golden Flake A-Day Scheduled for April 12
Our annual Golden Flake A-Day Spring Football Game will take place on Saturday, April 12 at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Additional details, including start time, will be announced at a later date.
National Girls & Women in Sports Day
Wednesday, February 5 marks the 39th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day - an occasion dedicated to honoring the achievements of female athletes, coaches and leaders and highlighting the power of sports to unlock the limitless potential of women and girls. The Crimson Tide Foundation invites you to celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day by supporting the scholarships that make it possible for our student-athletes to experience personal growth through sports participation, win championships and earn a degree from The University of Alabama. Double your impact when you give to the Crimson Tide Scholarship Fund (CTSF) - the annual scholarship fund for Alabama Athletics - as the Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation will match dollar-for-dollar the first $25,000 contributed to the CTSF between January 30 and February 5. Visit uactf.org/ngwsd to donate and follow the conversation on social media using the hashtags #RollTide and #NGWSD.
Football TIDE PRIDE and Season Ticket Renewals
The Alabama Football TIDE PRIDE and season ticket renewal period begins Monday, February 3. Be sure to renew your TIDE PRIDE and season tickets before the April 1 deadline to secure your seats for the exciting seven-game home schedule that features matchups with LSU, Oklahoma and Tennessee. If you are interested in obtaining football season tickets and you are not a current Football TIDE PRIDE member, we encourage you to join the waiting list.
University Spotlight
The UA department of theater and dance is enriching lives throughout the community with a variety of outreach programs. Offerings include everything from a Cerebral Palsy engagement workshop to vocal coaching and mentoring. Check out more on how the department is working to grow the arts in Alabama.
#RollTideFriday
This week's #RollTideFriday photos feature families across the world as we have the Craft/Krol family representing Alabama in Machu Picchu, Peru, as well as the Young family at Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona.
Craft/Krol family
Young family
Remember to use the hashtag #RollTideFriday in your social posts and tweet your photos to me at @Greg_Byrne. We will select two photos to feature in each Byrne Notice. Let's keep these great photos coming!
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