Michael Marino Discusses College Athlete Eligibility, NIL, and Labor Trends on the Price of Business Show

Michael Marino, partner in Seyfarth's Sports & Entertainment practice, was featured on USA Business Radio's "Price of Business Show" on September 28, 2026, where he examined the evolving legal landscape surrounding college athletics, athlete eligibility, and labor relations.

During the interview, Marino discussed the highly publicized dispute involving LSU, the NCAA, and the SEC over whether former college football players who briefly pursued professional opportunities should be permitted to return to collegiate competition. He explored the legal challenges to longstanding NCAA eligibility rules, the SEC's response, and the growing influence of athletic conferences in shaping the future of college sports.

Marino further highlighted broader developments affecting the industry, including federal legislation aimed at reforming college athletics, ongoing debates over student-athlete unionization, and emerging labor law trends that could impact athletes and workers alike.

Listen to the full episode here: Does LSU’s Punt End the Student-Athlete- Pro- Back to Student Drama?