"I misfired on the whole conversation about NIL and transfer portal. I thought the rich would get richer. What it's done is make parity in college football." – Urban Meyer

A tale of two economic systems. When the topic is college athletes’ compensation, it’s out of control and chaos and needs congressional intervention. When the topic is college coaches’ salaries, it’s the market at work & can’t restrain it. Good topic covered by @novy_williams:

cardinals have more wins at sofi than the chargers and rams combined.

CBS Sideline Reporter: “Bryce Underwood spent the week in California with his private quarterback coach” That is the most 2026 College Football statement of all-time. In what world are we living in?

The Ohio Supreme Court has ordered briefing on the impact of Governor DeWine's executive on the Borovicanin five-for-five case. In the meantime, it has stayed the decision of the Ohio Court of Appeals -- restoring the lower court's injunction and making those players eligible.

A rough day for athletes challenging NCAA eligibility rules. During oral argument in Wisne v. NCAA, the 10th Circuit panel repeatedly pressed players' counsel on a basic antitrust question: What exactly is the relevant market? My @Sportico column: sportico.com/law/analysis/20….

A showdown over NCAA eligibility arrives Tuesday at the 10th Circuit. The ruling in Wisne v. NCAA could affect thousands of former college athletes, millions in NIL opportunities, and the future of eligibility litigation. My latest for @Sportico: sportico.com/law/analysis/20….

Laughable. The point isn’t what anyone makes, it is the unilateral wage restrictions on only one class, the athlete. You seem to suggest that athletes (a) should be happy to accept less, (b) aren’t worth what is being offered them right now, (c) should accept less to ensure other sports have more money, or (d) all of the above. It is patently absurd to have an industry wide restriction on only one class of person. After criticizing paying athletes with “other people’s money,” you then suggest broadcasters should accept less (ostensibly to give to athletes, which seems to be “other people’s money”) or be quiet. The notion that athlete pay jeopardizes college sports while no other expenditure does is absurd. College sports generates billions annually. It can certainly handle paying athletes fair value. When players make a decision, it’s “for the money.” When others make a decision, it’s just business. That’s ridiculous.

When you can show us the coaches and ADs that stay in smaller markets rather than leaving for a better opportunity, maybe people will empathize. It’s just “business” for coaches and administrators, yet loyalty is questioned with players, and “it’s all about the money.” Please.

Strong story by @DanMurphyESPN on the obstacles facing the Protect College Sports Act in the House. *Employment and realignment loom large. Along with a "grab bag of random things" like scheduling/season length that may not fall under federal purview *Timing and Ted Cruz "fan fiction" of house returning to vote before election. *The Congressional Black Caucus remains opposed and says "the bill's authors haven't been willing to engage in serious conversations." espn.com/college-football/st…

They are not “losing” money. It’s irrational to assert that athletic department spending magically rises to the level of revenue, and does so everywhere. A large portion of athletic revenue is paid to the school. It is a money transfer from one school account to another. Scholarship costs are booked to athletics. Where does that money go? To the school. That not every school can generate revenue or can pay the at the same level means that athletes alone should accept less than market value? No. “Sustainability” has been used for 100 years. Only athletes threaten sustainability? No.

If you are a serious reporter covering the #PCSA, I think you need to ask Randy Levine: 1. Why are you involved; 2. Why are you writing memos on Yankees letterhead; and 3. Can you confirm point blank that if the #NCAA gets an exemption, #MLB will not contract minor league teams?

The collapse of a broader athlete-rights framework in favour of a narrower institutional bill leaves the practical questions of career transition and post-eligibility support largely unaddressed. Those gaps do not disappear once the vote is taken.

I Hate the Protect College Sports Act, You Should Too The NCAA and conference leadership wants the power back without accountability. We are supposed to trust them to do the right thing when they got us in this mess. youtu.be/OVmEXMPZaVk

NEW: Ex-Emory star men's basketball player Ben Pearce has been granted a preliminary injunction by a New York state court, allowing last year's Division III men's basketball player of the year to play Division I basketball in 2026-27.

Sen. Katie Britt, with Sen. Tommy Tuberville, filed an amendment to the Protect College Sports Act that ensures a hard athlete rev-share cap by explicitly clarifying NIL funds from associated entities (school sponsors, MMR partners, collectives) count toward the cap.