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.
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.
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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!
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...
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PTFO collaborated with @msjpauly.bsky.social and @motherjones.com on an investigation into Riley Gaines.
Riley’s messaging about trans athletes involves “predatory men” and “sexual assault.”
But there’s an important story multiple ex-teammates at Kentucky want you to know: youtu.be/iKUl8lkuGOc?...
Riley’s messaging about trans athletes involves “predatory men” and “sexual assault.”
But there’s an important story multiple ex-teammates at Kentucky want you to know: youtu.be/iKUl8lkuGOc?...
Riley Gaines Investigated: The Lia Thomas Race, the Coach & Why She "Doesn't Even Like" Trump | PTFO
YouTube video by PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT
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November 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
PTFO collaborated with @msjpauly.bsky.social and @motherjones.com on an investigation into Riley Gaines.
Riley’s messaging about trans athletes involves “predatory men” and “sexual assault.”
But there’s an important story multiple ex-teammates at Kentucky want you to know: youtu.be/iKUl8lkuGOc?...
Riley’s messaging about trans athletes involves “predatory men” and “sexual assault.”
But there’s an important story multiple ex-teammates at Kentucky want you to know: youtu.be/iKUl8lkuGOc?...
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This is the most important story I've had the chance to contribute to since I started writing legal commentaries in 2007. When powerful institutions protect monsters, those monsters roam free to hurt others.
“The allegations, with their confluence of money, exploitation, and vaunted institutions, are youth basketball’s version of the Jeffrey Epstein files.” www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
The Predator in the Church Basement
A millionaire pedophile. A famed high school basketball program. A historic church. Inside the child sex abuse scandal that, decades later, continues.
www.rollingstone.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
This is the most important story I've had the chance to contribute to since I started writing legal commentaries in 2007. When powerful institutions protect monsters, those monsters roam free to hurt others.
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No one should flee the United States to evade a criminal charge, but if one were to do that, the United Arab Emirates is not the place to go.
I have more for @sportico.bsky.social on Antonio Brown's latest legal saga: www.sportico.com/law/analysis....
I have more for @sportico.bsky.social on Antonio Brown's latest legal saga: www.sportico.com/law/analysis....
Dubai Wasn’t the Ideal Place for Antonio Brown to Hide
The former NFL wide receiver is accused of second-degree attempted murder in a charge issued in June in Miami-Dade County.
www.sportico.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
No one should flee the United States to evade a criminal charge, but if one were to do that, the United Arab Emirates is not the place to go.
I have more for @sportico.bsky.social on Antonio Brown's latest legal saga: www.sportico.com/law/analysis....
I have more for @sportico.bsky.social on Antonio Brown's latest legal saga: www.sportico.com/law/analysis....
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Attorney Darren Heitner scores a big win for his client, Idaho State forward Caleb Van De Griend, who sued the NCAA for eligibility. Judge awards a restraining order to let him play. His play in Australia complicated his status but judge says he can play. I have more for @sportico.bsky.social:
Australian Hooper Can Play at Idaho State Over NCAA Objections
Idaho State forward Caleb Van De Griend has a unique path to Division I men's basketball. A judge has ruled he can play over the NCAA's objections.
www.sportico.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Attorney Darren Heitner scores a big win for his client, Idaho State forward Caleb Van De Griend, who sued the NCAA for eligibility. Judge awards a restraining order to let him play. His play in Australia complicated his status but judge says he can play. I have more for @sportico.bsky.social:
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As students in my labor & employment law course at UNH Law know, we spend a lot of time on lockouts and strikes and how they're not synonymous. The WNBA labor dispute is about a potential strike, not a lockout. WNBA & players can also operate their league—for years—with an expired CBA:
WNBA Players’ Strike—Not Lockout—Likely at Stake in Labor Dispute
WNBA Strike vs. Lockout. There are two types of sports work stoppages, and for this WNBA moment, lockout is both less likely and more commonly used.
www.sportico.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:16 PM
As students in my labor & employment law course at UNH Law know, we spend a lot of time on lockouts and strikes and how they're not synonymous. The WNBA labor dispute is about a potential strike, not a lockout. WNBA & players can also operate their league—for years—with an expired CBA:
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If successful, the appeal of the House Settlement to the Ninth Circuit would upend the new NCAA system, with litigation going back to the docket and amateurism returning. The appeal is based on Title IX. But does Title IX apply to an antitrust settlement? My take for @sportico.bsky.social :
House Settlement Appeal Argues Title IX Violated by Payments
The House settlement, which has reshaped college sports, is accused of violating Title IX in a Ninth Circuit appeal, but there are rebuttals.
www.sportico.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
If successful, the appeal of the House Settlement to the Ninth Circuit would upend the new NCAA system, with litigation going back to the docket and amateurism returning. The appeal is based on Title IX. But does Title IX apply to an antitrust settlement? My take for @sportico.bsky.social :