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How the College Sports Crisis Could Cost Athletes Everything
Issues with NIL in College Sports Transfer Portal Chaos Athletes transferring multiple times (3–5+ times) Lack of stability for teams and programs Extended Player Eligibility Athletes competing into their late 20s (26–28 years old) Some accumulating 6–7 years of playing time Financial Instability Most college athletic programs are losing money Schools face millions in losses, some cutting programs Program Cuts Elimination of: Women’s sports Olympic/non-revenue sports (e.g., tennis) Risk of continued shrinkage Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Escalation Massive growth in…
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