Louisville Quarterback Miller Moss Named Newest Class Representative in House v. NCAA Settlement
Miller Moss, the starting quarterback for the Louisville Cardinals, has been appointed as the newest class representative in the House v. NCAA class action lawsuit injunction relief settlement. The lawsuit, originally filed in June 2020, was settled this summer, creating a landmark revenue-sharing system in college athletics. Under this new system, schools can pay athletes directly, with a cap of $20.5 million per institution.
### Background of the Lawsuit and Settlement
The House v. NCAA lawsuit established a new framework that allows colleges to compensate athletes, representing a significant shift in college sports. The original group of class representatives included former Arizona State swimmer Grant House, Illinois football player Tymir Oliver, and basketball player Sedona Prince, who attended Texas, Oregon, and TCU respectively. While these athletes continue to serve as class representatives, they are no longer actively enrolled as collegiate athletes.
Plaintiff attorney Jeffrey Kessler explained the importance of adding new class representatives who are actively experiencing college athletics. “We had told the court that we would work to try to add class representatives during the 10-year period of this system that’s part of our injunction so that we always had a fresh voice who was in school now to share their views with us about what’s going on,” Kessler told The Courier Journal.
### Why Miller Moss?
Miller Moss was identified as an ideal candidate because of his articulate nature, strong interest in the issues, and willingness to contribute without compensation. “He really wants to do the right thing for everybody else,” Kessler said. As a starting quarterback playing Power Five football, Moss brings visibility and respect to the case, providing valuable perspective from current athletes who are directly impacted by the settlement.
### Moss’s Unique Qualifications
Moss has an academic background relevant to the case. Before transferring to Louisville this year, he wrote his undergraduate thesis at the University of Southern California on “the evolving definition of ‘amateurism’ under the NCAA’s rules, including the changes created by the Alston litigation” and the ongoing House case. He even expressed gratitude to his senior thesis professor Nathan Perl-Rosenthal during his transfer portal announcement on December 2.
### Role of a Class Representative
In an antitrust class action lawsuit like House v. NCAA, class representatives play a critical role: they participate in litigation, advise counsel, and review any pending objections and oppositions. Kessler described the importance of having someone currently benefiting from the new categories of compensation and benefits established in the settlement. Moss, in a sworn declaration executed on October 28, confirmed that he has “already devoted significant time to” reviewing the settlement agreement and related legal materials.
### Balancing Football and Legal Responsibilities
Despite his involvement in this major legal matter, Moss continues to focus on his commitments on the field. Louisville football currently holds a 7-1 record, including 4-1 in ACC play. Moss has thrown for 1,929 yards, six interceptions, and 11 touchdowns, while adding six rushing scores and completing 65.3% of his passes. The Cardinals remain in contention for a College Football Playoff spot with upcoming games against Cal, Clemson, SMU, and Kentucky. Louisville came in at No. 15 in the first CFP rankings released this week.
Kessler acknowledged Moss’s busy schedule: “He’s already been engaged… and, by the way, he has to prepare for a game this week, as he does every week. So we have to work around his schedule, too.” Notably, since Kessler and co-counsel Steve Berman connected with Moss after Louisville’s only loss of the season on October 4, the team has gone on a winning streak. “Maybe he’s good luck,” Kessler joked. “Let’s see if we can keep the streak going.”
### Conclusion
Miller Moss’s addition as a class representative brings a current athlete’s perspective to the House v. NCAA settlement process, helping ensure the voices of active college athletes are heard as this new era of athlete compensation unfolds. His blend of academic insight, athletic prominence, and dedication to the cause make him a vital asset in shaping the future of college sports.
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