The players will be looking for:
* A to-be-determined percentage of media rights revenue.
* Medical care for players after their college careers have come to an end. Funds from the B1G would purchase medical insurance policies for former players that would cover the treatment of injuries from their college football careers.
If the B1G does not make significant progress on doing more for players, the players' next step could be to register as a 501(c)(5) labor organization and potentially begin the process of becoming a union.
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* A to-be-determined percentage of media rights revenue.
* Medical care for players after their college careers have come to an end. Funds from the B1G would purchase medical insurance policies for former players that would cover the treatment of injuries from their college football careers.
If the B1G does not make significant progress on doing more for players, the players' next step could be to register as a 501(c)(5) labor organization and potentially begin the process of becoming a union.
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Players talking more benefits with Big Ten leaders
Big Ten players and an independent players' association are talking to conference officials about improved benefits and a bigger voice in college football's future.
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