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politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Final Text of Protect College Sports Act Heads to Senate With Major Reforms

The finalized 171‑page Protect College Sports Act text has been completed and sent to the Senate for a potential floor vote, following major concessions to win support from the Big Ten and SEC. Key provisions include the mid‑season coaching transition penalty known as the Lane Kiffin Rule, a one‑time transfer without penalty, a national agent registry with stricter recruitment and tampering rules, and revisions to revenue sharing and broadcasting protections. The bill also includes the Ignite HBCUs Sports and Media Act to fund broadband and media infrastructure for HBCUs. A cloture vote could come soon, though time is tight with the August recess and other Senate business still pending.

via USA Today|

#college-sports-reform #hbcus-funding #lane-kiffin-rule

sports2 months ago•6 min saved

NCAA adopts 'five-for-five' rule, ending redshirts across college sports

The NCAA approved a blanket five-year clock: athletes have five years to play five seasons, to be completed within five years of high school graduation or turning 19, whichever comes first, with limited exceptions for religious missions, maternity leave, and military service. Redshirts effectively end and the change aims to close waivers and lawsuits that stretched eligibility to six or seven years, potentially altering football development and roster composition while also tightening basketball eligibility by closing international loopholes. Current student-athletes and future prospects face transition rules, including a July 31 deadline for hardship waiver requests and varying application of the new model for cohorts through 2027.

via CBS Sports|

#college-sports-reform #eligibility #five-for-five

sports2 years ago•7 min saved

NCAA Approves Landmark Deal to Pay College Athletes

The NCAA and the five major college sports conferences have reached a tentative $2.8 billion settlement to pay student-athletes, marking a significant shift in college sports. If approved by a federal judge, the agreement will allow athletes to receive compensation beyond scholarships, starting as early as fall 2025. This settlement addresses antitrust lawsuits and could reshape the landscape of college athletics, moving away from the traditional amateurism model.

via NBC News|

#antitrust-settlement #college-athletes #college-sports-reform

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

"Reforming College Sports: Ohio State's New Leadership and the Future of Athletics"

Ohio State's new athletic director, Ross Bjork, is set to lead the athletic department into a period of significant reform, with a focus on shaping college sports over the next two decades. With an emphasis on the changing landscape of college athletics, including name, image, and likeness revenue, transfer portal, and football playoff expansion, Bjork and new president Ted Carter aim to ensure Ohio State's voice is heard in the evolving collegiate sports environment, particularly within the Big Ten and nationally. Bjork's experience in the SEC and Carter's vision for Ohio State's influence in the Power 4 football programs signal a proactive approach to navigating the future of college sports.

via cleveland.com|

#athletic-director #big-ten #college-sports-reform