[Giants]

... calls into question if this payment is for Name, Image, or Likeness, which is allowed, or simply pay-to-play, which I think isn't allowed.  

I think we are way, way beyond this crossroads, are we not? Who is enforcing what is "allowed", anyway? Crickets as far as I can tell.

As part of the House settlement (assuming it is approved), a process will be established by Deloitte to vet all third party NIL deals to ensure they are legitimate as well as monitor all revenue sharing payouts by schools.  

In other words, all financial transactions are being reviewed by a non-NCAA entity.  That alone gives me confidence the new arrangements will be above board.

[Giants]

... calls into question if this payment is for Name, Image, or Likeness, which is allowed, or simply pay-to-play, which I think isn't allowed.  

I think we are way, way beyond this crossroads, are we not? Who is enforcing what is "allowed", anyway? Crickets as far as I can tell.

As part of the House settlement (assuming it is approved), a process will be established by Deloitte to vet all third party NIL deals to ensure they are legitimate as well as monitor all revenue sharing payouts by schools.  

In other words, all financial transactions are being reviewed by a non-NCAA entity.  That alone gives me confidence the new arrangements will be above board.