Bloom v. National Collegiate Athletic Association
Colorado Court of Appeals
93 P.3d 621 (2004)
Relevant factsFree
World-class skier Jeremy Bloom (plaintiff) played college football for the University of Colorado (defendant) while skiing professionally, which NCAA (defendant) rules allowed him to do, including keeping his skiing prize money. But NCAA rules barred him from accepting endorsement income tied to skiing products, and Bloom sued the NCAA and the University seeking an injunction to let him accept endorsements. The trial court denied his request, and Bloom appealed.
IssueFree
Whether NCAA bylaws allow student-athletes to simultaneously compete in a college sport and a different professional sport while still being barred from endorsement or paid media income.