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"We have screwed up college sports for 1%... 1% of players who probably make all the money, but we're going to end up screwing up the 99% who actually need college (sports) to get a free education..." — Charles Barkley

My thoughts on why young men who are old enough to serve their country in the military, sign a lease, and finance a car should honor NIL contracts instead of keeping the money they were paid for services never performed. @ArkBusiness #NIL

University of Minnesota students shouldn't have to pay even more fees (Opinion by @PB_News Editorial Board) "Essentially, the U is forcing students...to pay the wages of student athletes who already are getting a free education" postbulletin.com/opinion/editor…

During an appearance on SIU president Dr. Dan Mahony's podcast, AD Tim Leonard addressed how the NCAA's House revenue-sharing settlement is severely impacting mid-major institutions: "The pressure that it's putting on universities and athletics departments is just insane..."

One would be hard-pressed to disagree with Western Michigan University AD Dan Bartholomae's assessment that the school is now a "destination" G5 athletics program: wmubroncos.com/news/2025/7/28…

Current Oklahoma State University Athletic Director Chad Weiberg is presently operating under the terms of an expired contract (via @ScottWrightOK of @TheOklahoman_)

Isn't Twitter great? These are two of the more visible attorneys in the NCAA landscape battling it out this morning over who merits the label "Twitter lawyer" 👇

NCAA colleges and universities face a perfect storm of financial challenges, including the enrollment cliff, reduced federal funding, vulnerable revenue streams, and the recent House settlement (by @TempleLaw Professor Ken Jacobsen in @BLaw) news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/ncaa-st…

You won't find a bigger supporter of NCAA college sports, nor will you find an individual ever persuaded that it's fair for regular students to bear increasing financial burdens to pay the wages of certain college athletes, no matter how enduring or widespread the practice may be

The #TitleIX lawsuit brought by Stephen F. Austin State athletes challenging the elimination of their Olympic sports programs has taken a new turn with the invocation of the President's "Saving College Sports" order (from @DanielLibit of @Sportico) sportico.com/leagues/colleg…

Hall of Fame former University of Alabama Head Football Coach Nick Saban: "Do we want to have universities sponsor professional teams" No, we don't, Coach.

Should @NCAA President Charlie Baker achieve congressional approval for an antitrust exemption—a feat many, including this acct, anticipate—added with his introduction of NIL and revenue-sharing would undeniably establish him as the most impactful figure the NCAA has ever seen...

And, again... If I'm a hardworking Georgia Southern University undergrad, I'd be quite uneasy: GS AD Chris Davis was asked by @Joey_B_Lamar of @WSAV if he would look to increase student fees to help fund their choosing to opt-in to NCAA revenue sharing. Quite the winding answer:

1 year ago today:

So, Iowa State Athletics is reportedly facing a $25 million yearly deficit thru 2031. They're postponing both a $25 million upgrade to its Basketball arena and a $20 million build of a new Wrestling facility. So, unrelated... ISU will be paying a few of its athletes $20 million!

1 year ago OTD, NCAA President Charlie Baker on the pending House revenue-sharing settlement: "If Congress does not act, the progress reached through the settlement could be significantly mitigated by state laws and continued litigation"

American Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti this morning on NCAA athlete revenue-sharing: "I do know that we must avoid the lazy branding that if you’re paid, you’re a professional."

It's encouraging to see the adults in the room taking the reins in NCAA college athletics administration. The idea of 17-year-old freshmen being equipped to effectively engage in collective bargaining for multi-million dollar university programs is, frankly, unfathomable.

Over the past 30 days, 2 Olympic sports programs were eliminated and 4 programs were downgraded at NCAA institutions. Over the past 30 days, 24 Olympic sports programs have been added at 13 NCAA schools.