In a meeting in New Orleans, SEC and Big Ten leaders expressed optimism about addressing changes in college athletics. However, they failed to confront the real issue plaguing the system: unlimited transfers. Athletic directors suggested collective bargaining as a possible solution, which needn’t involve unions. Instead, they seem to be banking on upcoming federal legislation to alleviate financial pressures related to athlete compensation. Various strategies were discussed to mitigate frequent transfers, but there's a prevailing sense that more definitive solutions need to be put in place to stabilize the sport.
This meeting of the SEC and Big Ten commissioners and athletic directors was conducted a block away from a casino, and the way they're approaching the future... is a giant gamble.
There is one sure way to get back to a sensible system: collective bargaining with some entity that represents athletes.
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