No more rules on NIL? Gov. Cooper rescinds state's guidance Posted Mar 13, 2024 After a federal court decision stopped the NCAA's enforcement of rules around name, image and likeness in college athletics, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper rescinded an 2021 executive order that imposed modest guidelines for the state. He said the decision came in consultation with college athletic programs. NC State AD Boo Corrigan said flexibility is key. (WRAL Sports Fan)