"Now, our athletes will no longer be forced to choose between receiving fair compensation and continuing to play."
Additionally, fans voted Ament as a team captain for the upcoming all-star game.
Grant Ament broke a few ankles en route to a goal and a spot on SportsCenter's Top 10 Plays.
To help get the ball rolling, we brainstormed a few hypothetical brand deals for Happy Valley's current student-athletes.
Penn State said its STATEment program will help student-athletes learn about brand-building, social media responsibility, financial literacy, media training, and more.
The Nittany Lions will play seven non-conference games before the Big Ten season begins.