Cody Simonton
@codysimonton.bsky.social
Husband | Father | Lover of Sports | Higher Ed × College Athletics | UNC M.S. Sport Admin '19 | UNH Law '26 - J.D. Candidate | Former Coach | #BetOnYourself #GirlDad
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Thank you, Cody, and thank you for your excellent assistance in these projects. You've been the Michael Jordan of research assistants!
This is a pretty cool skeet.
Receiving end of an assist from the actual Michael Jordan of Sports Law.
Receiving end of an assist from the actual Michael Jordan of Sports Law.
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The Demond Williams Jr. saga with the U. of Washington has been resolved—the QB is staying and not transferring—but the underlying issue of a college using a revenue-share deal as grounds for a potential lawsuit against a student who transfers is fascinating to me as a professor and sports attorney.
Washington QB’s Flip-Flop Previews New College Sports Legal Issue
Demond Williams Jr. and the University of Washington had been at odds before he reversed his intention to transfer from the school.
www.sportico.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:48 AM
The Demond Williams Jr. saga with the U. of Washington has been resolved—the QB is staying and not transferring—but the underlying issue of a college using a revenue-share deal as grounds for a potential lawsuit against a student who transfers is fascinating to me as a professor and sports attorney.
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Demond Williams announces that he is returning to Washington:
January 9, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Demond Williams announces that he is returning to Washington:
This is a fascinating admission that the handsomely paid announcers these platforms fight over and often recycle also drive some people away from the product, and do not always make it more engaging.
Peacock first sports streamer with full Dolby audio that would potentially let viewers turn off commentary completely and enjoy the game:
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
January 7, 2026 at 2:43 PM
This is a fascinating admission that the handsomely paid announcers these platforms fight over and often recycle also drive some people away from the product, and do not always make it more engaging.
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This story about Demond Williams Jr. and the transfer portal is bonkers. Here’s just a few of the reasons why: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
January 7, 2026 at 4:22 AM
This story about Demond Williams Jr. and the transfer portal is bonkers. Here’s just a few of the reasons why: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
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Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. signed a contract on Jan. 2 to return for his junior season.
Today, Williams Jr. announced he would enter the transfer portal.
Washington has no intention of releasing him from the contract he signed, a source told The Athletic.
Today, Williams Jr. announced he would enter the transfer portal.
Washington has no intention of releasing him from the contract he signed, a source told The Athletic.
January 7, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. signed a contract on Jan. 2 to return for his junior season.
Today, Williams Jr. announced he would enter the transfer portal.
Washington has no intention of releasing him from the contract he signed, a source told The Athletic.
Today, Williams Jr. announced he would enter the transfer portal.
Washington has no intention of releasing him from the contract he signed, a source told The Athletic.
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Prediction markets are to politics what prop bets about individual performance are to sports.
A side story is there’s a ton of insider trading on these prediction markets. New accounts making hundreds of thousands on their first and only trade, that maduro would be ousted. Seems like insider trading is legal if not encouraged on these platforms
January 3, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Prediction markets are to politics what prop bets about individual performance are to sports.
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Happy New Year. For @sportico.bsky.social, here are my top 5 sports law controversies from 2025 involving the NCAA, sports betting and the Department of Justice: www.sportico.com/law/analysis....
2025 Sports Law in Review: NCAA, Betting and DOJ Controversies
College sports and sports betting law controversies in 2025 included the House settlement, Diego Pavia, Terry Rozier and Kalshi.
www.sportico.com
January 1, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Happy New Year. For @sportico.bsky.social, here are my top 5 sports law controversies from 2025 involving the NCAA, sports betting and the Department of Justice: www.sportico.com/law/analysis....
This is the American Dream I was promised. Pop-Tarts Bowl culture is undefeated.
For those who’d like to get in the spirit at home, we bring you: beer and Pop-Tarts flavour pairings (thank you to a friend of the show on our discord for the picture)
December 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
This is the American Dream I was promised. Pop-Tarts Bowl culture is undefeated.
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Diego Pavia’s lawsuit against NCAA gets even more interesting as he files motion demanding ex-JUCO football players gain another year or two of D-I eligibility. For @sportico.bsky.social, I analyze last night’s court filing + why Pavia—despite what he says—may want to stick around college football:
Heisman Runner-Up Pavia Seeks Court Order to Keep Playing College Football
A group of former JUCO football players led by Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia seek a court order to let them keep playing D-I football.
www.sportico.com
December 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Diego Pavia’s lawsuit against NCAA gets even more interesting as he files motion demanding ex-JUCO football players gain another year or two of D-I eligibility. For @sportico.bsky.social, I analyze last night’s court filing + why Pavia—despite what he says—may want to stick around college football:
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As 2025 ends, a key sports law + NIL dispute is playing out in two courts.
Missouri's Damon Wilson II, who the Unversity of Georgia Athletic Association sued in Georgia for breaching NIL deal, countersues in Missouri. Says he never signed an enforceable deal.
College sports should 👀 this case:
Missouri's Damon Wilson II, who the Unversity of Georgia Athletic Association sued in Georgia for breaching NIL deal, countersues in Missouri. Says he never signed an enforceable deal.
College sports should 👀 this case:
Damon Wilson II Sues Georgia as NIL Legal Dispute Escalates
Missouri linebacker Damon Wilson II sues UGA Athletic Association, which sued Wilson claiming he never signed an enforceable NIL contract.
www.sportico.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
As 2025 ends, a key sports law + NIL dispute is playing out in two courts.
Missouri's Damon Wilson II, who the Unversity of Georgia Athletic Association sued in Georgia for breaching NIL deal, countersues in Missouri. Says he never signed an enforceable deal.
College sports should 👀 this case:
Missouri's Damon Wilson II, who the Unversity of Georgia Athletic Association sued in Georgia for breaching NIL deal, countersues in Missouri. Says he never signed an enforceable deal.
College sports should 👀 this case:
This is a pretty cool skeet.
Receiving end of an assist from the actual Michael Jordan of Sports Law.
Receiving end of an assist from the actual Michael Jordan of Sports Law.
Thank you, Cody, and thank you for your excellent assistance in these projects. You've been the Michael Jordan of research assistants!
December 23, 2025 at 1:48 AM
This is a pretty cool skeet.
Receiving end of an assist from the actual Michael Jordan of Sports Law.
Receiving end of an assist from the actual Michael Jordan of Sports Law.
Reposted by Cody Simonton
Thank you, Cody, and thank you for your excellent assistance in these projects. You've been the Michael Jordan of research assistants!
December 22, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Thank you, Cody, and thank you for your excellent assistance in these projects. You've been the Michael Jordan of research assistants!
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Honored my chapter in the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Education (Oxford University Press), a peer-reviewed scholarly source for researchers, teachers & students, was recently published. My chapter is "Student Athletics and Students as Employees in Higher Education." oxfordre.com/education/di....
December 22, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Honored my chapter in the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Education (Oxford University Press), a peer-reviewed scholarly source for researchers, teachers & students, was recently published. My chapter is "Student Athletics and Students as Employees in Higher Education." oxfordre.com/education/di....
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This story Carl Nassib told on RC's pod about coming out in the NFL cracked me up. His delivery is so good!
December 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This story Carl Nassib told on RC's pod about coming out in the NFL cracked me up. His delivery is so good!
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This thread. Such a tireless effort by Mr. Brown. And yes, he should sue. No brainer.
cool idea ESPN! I wonder if anything might have inspired you?
December 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
This thread. Such a tireless effort by Mr. Brown. And yes, he should sue. No brainer.
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this is a publicly filed PPT of the Plaintiffs' presentation from the Patterson v. NCAA hearing today.
drive.google.com/file/d/1wW_j...
drive.google.com/file/d/1wW_j...
tnmd-3_2025-cv-00994-00078-010.pdf
drive.google.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:51 AM
this is a publicly filed PPT of the Plaintiffs' presentation from the Patterson v. NCAA hearing today.
drive.google.com/file/d/1wW_j...
drive.google.com/file/d/1wW_j...
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Days after FIFA awarded Trump a fake peace prize, DOJ moves to drop charges in FIFA corruption case www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
U.S. Moves to Drop Charges in International Soccer Corruption Case
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Days after FIFA awarded Trump a fake peace prize, DOJ moves to drop charges in FIFA corruption case www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
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The five power conference commissioners urge a federal court to uphold NCAA eligibility rules as Vanderbilt linebacker Langston Patterson's federal lawsuit could lead to five years of NCAA eligibility.
The times they are a-changin'.
I have details + analysis for @sportico.bsky.social:
The times they are a-changin'.
I have details + analysis for @sportico.bsky.social:
Power Conference Commissioners Defend NCAA Redshirt Rule in Court
The commissioners of the power conferences tell a federal court NCAA eligibility rules are sensible and ought to be upheld in antitrust scrutiny.
www.sportico.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The five power conference commissioners urge a federal court to uphold NCAA eligibility rules as Vanderbilt linebacker Langston Patterson's federal lawsuit could lead to five years of NCAA eligibility.
The times they are a-changin'.
I have details + analysis for @sportico.bsky.social:
The times they are a-changin'.
I have details + analysis for @sportico.bsky.social:
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Michigan had been alerted prior to Wednesday that Sherrone Moore was dealing with mental health issues yet Warde Manuel fired him alone with no HR rep and no security present, source told NBC Sports.
December 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Michigan had been alerted prior to Wednesday that Sherrone Moore was dealing with mental health issues yet Warde Manuel fired him alone with no HR rep and no security present, source told NBC Sports.
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The failure of the SCORE Act—the latest example of a bill in Congress that would reform college sports and that failed to advance despite much hype—is further proof that universities should focus on creating rules for athletics that comply with existing laws.
My @sportico.bsky.social legal column:
My @sportico.bsky.social legal column:
Congress’ SCORE Act Punt Shows Why Judges Call the Shots on NCAA
Congress declining to vote on the SCORE Act highlights that if college sports wants legal help, it should come up with laws that judges find lawful.
www.sportico.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The failure of the SCORE Act—the latest example of a bill in Congress that would reform college sports and that failed to advance despite much hype—is further proof that universities should focus on creating rules for athletics that comply with existing laws.
My @sportico.bsky.social legal column:
My @sportico.bsky.social legal column:
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Lane Kiffin and other college coaches have signed massive employment contracts that let them easily drop their school and players. They've done so as universities face major budget problems and are laying people off.
College presidents should just say no.
My @sportico.bsky.social column:
College presidents should just say no.
My @sportico.bsky.social column:
How Can Colleges Solve Kelly-Kiffin Contract Craziness? Say No
Lane Kiffin and Brian Kelly have landed lucrative contracts with colleges because university presidents agreed to them. That's the core issue at play.
www.sportico.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Lane Kiffin and other college coaches have signed massive employment contracts that let them easily drop their school and players. They've done so as universities face major budget problems and are laying people off.
College presidents should just say no.
My @sportico.bsky.social column:
College presidents should just say no.
My @sportico.bsky.social column:
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College football programs pooling media rights is not the solution to financial pressures facing colleges, I argue in a new @sportico.bsky.social column. It would present antitrust issues and power conferences probably wouldn't want to share with other conferences: www.sportico.com/law/analysis...
Don’t Turn College Football Into Pro Football
Gordon Gee, a prominent figure, recommends colleges pool media revenue for football. His rationale is sensible, but the mechanics are problematic.
www.sportico.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
College football programs pooling media rights is not the solution to financial pressures facing colleges, I argue in a new @sportico.bsky.social column. It would present antitrust issues and power conferences probably wouldn't want to share with other conferences: www.sportico.com/law/analysis...