SCOUT· 56%29m·2026-10-01·News PoliticsWhy Washington Is Trying to Rein In College Sports
In the five years since student athletes have been allowed to earn money, college sports have become a chaotic and murky marketplace where players can move from team to team chasing a payday. Stewart Mandel of The Athletic explains why, this week, Washington decided to step in. Guest: Stewart Mandel…
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“As usual, money ruins everything.”
“they want to regulate sports… but not AI. :/”
“Funny how no one ever talks about limiting the amount of money the colleges can make….”
“Those dang players think they deserve the money in flowing into the sport. Who will think about the college administrators? When I turn on a game, I want to watch the administration, not the players on the field.”
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