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SEC, Big Ten oppose bipartisan college sports bill
Posted on 6/3/26 at 8:00 am
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Posted on 6/3/26 at 8:15 am to InkStainedWretch
Ted Cruz is trying to solve a problem, but doesn’t even realize why the problem exists in the first place.
I listened to an interview with him about this bill and he was asked about the “Lane Kiffin” rule. He just said that they mimicked the NFL rule where you can’t hire coaches while the season is ongoing. Completely ignoring the fact that the reason why it occurs in college football is due to the academic schedule and transfer portal dates. If the transfer portal (and high school signing day) didn’t open until after the national championship game, Kiffin would’ve never left when he did.
It’s scary to see politicians attempt to fix a problem with a half arse researched “solution”. It really makes you think about other bills that they propose.
ETA: not to mention that a proposed hard cap would be unconstitutional without buy-in from the “students”
I listened to an interview with him about this bill and he was asked about the “Lane Kiffin” rule. He just said that they mimicked the NFL rule where you can’t hire coaches while the season is ongoing. Completely ignoring the fact that the reason why it occurs in college football is due to the academic schedule and transfer portal dates. If the transfer portal (and high school signing day) didn’t open until after the national championship game, Kiffin would’ve never left when he did.
It’s scary to see politicians attempt to fix a problem with a half arse researched “solution”. It really makes you think about other bills that they propose.
ETA: not to mention that a proposed hard cap would be unconstitutional without buy-in from the “students”
This post was edited on 6/3/26 at 8:17 am
Posted on 6/3/26 at 8:49 am to InkStainedWretch
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One of the bill’s key provisions would give conferences an option to pool their media rights — an idea the Big Ten and SEC have long claimed would not result in a financial windfall that proponents suggest. The leagues’ statement did not speak to that issue.
Pretty sure this is the biggest issue they have with it. From my understanding the smaller conferences could simply follow conference lines and outvote the SEC/BIG schools and get an equal slice of the $ pie. That will never fly if they have any way to avoid it
Posted on 6/3/26 at 8:53 am to InkStainedWretch
Well, the bill would absolutely fail a challenge in the courts.
It is a waste to begin with.
It is a waste to begin with.
Posted on 6/3/26 at 8:55 am to Scruffy
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a waste to begin with.
Unless you come to the conclusion that legislatures across our country pass unlawful bills, that allows attorneys to challenge. Attorneys that bill by the hour.
I’m not saying that the above statement is entirely accurate. I’m not saying that it’s inaccurate, either.
Posted on 6/3/26 at 8:59 am to InkStainedWretch
Big Ten and SEC should just merge at this point.
Call it Big SEX.
Call it Big SEX.
Posted on 6/3/26 at 9:13 am to BamaCoaster
quote:Well, I guess if you put it that way, this bill is an economic driver.
Unless you come to the conclusion that legislatures across our country pass unlawful bills, that allows attorneys to challenge. Attorneys that bill by the hour.
Posted on 6/3/26 at 9:37 am to Epic Cajun
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Ted Cruz is trying to solve a problem, but doesn’t even realize why the problem exists in the first place. I listened to an interview with him about this bill and he was asked about the “Lane Kiffin” rule. He just said that they mimicked the NFL rule where you can’t hire coaches while the season is ongoing. Completely ignoring the fact that the reason why it occurs in college football is due to the academic schedule and transfer portal dates. If the transfer portal (and high school signing day) didn’t open until after the national championship game, Kiffin would’ve never left when he did. It’s scary to see politicians attempt to fix a problem with a half arse researched “solution”. It really makes you think about other bills that they propose. ETA: not to mention that a proposed hard cap would be unconstitutional without buy-in from the “students”
Football Transfers should only be allowed after the spring semester and we should get rid of early enrollees.
frick it.
Posted on 6/3/26 at 10:04 am to Scruffy
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Well, the bill would absolutely fail a challenge in the courts.
Just curious. On what grounds?
Posted on 6/3/26 at 10:08 am to InkStainedWretch
Normally I would say this is just typical political pandering and there is still a degree of it here but in this case I truly think Cruz's heart is in the right place, no matter how misguided his views on this are.
Posted on 6/3/26 at 10:11 am to bstaceyau19
quote:Without a collective agreement by all parties involved (universities, coaches, players, etc.), I want to know how you would legally enforce the rule that a private individual cannot move to another location, go to a different school, take another job, fire an individual at will, etc.
Just curious. On what grounds?
The courts already ruled on some of this with the no limit transfer rule.
Hell, I am surprised people haven’t challenged the “can’t transfer mid-season” rule yet.
We already have people challenging how long they can play and age limits.
Scruffy is no lawyer, but with the legal challenges and NCAA losses in court already, this is just farting in the wind.
I don’t see the door closing.
This post was edited on 6/3/26 at 10:13 am
Posted on 6/3/26 at 12:03 pm to Epic Cajun
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I listened to an interview with him about this bill and he was asked about the “Lane Kiffin” rule. He just said that they mimicked the NFL rule where you can’t hire coaches while the season is ongoing.
It's also oblivious to the fact that (1) the only reason Kiffin left before Ole Miss's season ended is because OLE MISS gave Kiffin an ultimatum, not LSU. LSU was agreeable to Kiffin coaching Ole Miss in the CFP, and (2) two other coaches who were also in the CFP accepted jobs elsewhere
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ETA: not to mention that a proposed hard cap would be unconstitutional without buy-in from the “students”
Correct. Plus, the Big 10 and SEC don't want a cap. As it stands now, they are the market leaders because they are willing to spend more money. They don't want to dilute their advantage by limiting what they can spend. It's the same reason teams like the Dodgers, Yankees, etc aren't as bullish on a salary cap as smaller market teams. No cap BENEFITS the richest teams
Posted on 6/3/26 at 2:42 pm to Epic Cajun
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the “Lane Kiffin” rule
You mean the "Jon Sumrall" rule. Can you believe that a-hole took another job while his team was still in the hunt for the playoff? I mean, he accepted the Florida job as his team was prepping for the conference title game.
No loyalty.
Posted on 6/3/26 at 3:26 pm to Epic Cajun
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It really makes you think about other bills that they propose.
“ We have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it”
This post was edited on 6/3/26 at 3:28 pm
Posted on 6/3/26 at 3:51 pm to Epic Cajun
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Ted Cruz is trying to solve a problem, but doesn’t even realize why the problem exists in the first place. I listened to an interview with him about this bill and he was asked about the “Lane Kiffin” rule. He just said that they mimicked the NFL rule where you can’t hire coaches while the season is ongoing. Completely ignoring the fact that the reason why it occurs in college football is due to the academic schedule and transfer portal dates. If the transfer portal (and high school signing day) didn’t open until after the national championship game, Kiffin would’ve never left when he did. It’s scary to see politicians attempt to fix a problem with a half arse researched “solution”. It really makes you think about other bills that they propose. ETA: not to mention that a proposed hard cap would be unconstitutional without buy-in from the “students”
I remember watching some of the ACB Supreme Court questioning. Regardless of whatever someone’s view is of her as a judge it was so far and away obvious that she was BY FAR the smartest person in the room. The senators legit looked like retarded carnival barkers next to her….and THEY were the ones responsible for determining her appropriateness for the position.
This post was edited on 6/3/26 at 3:52 pm
Posted on 6/3/26 at 4:12 pm to Scruffy
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Well, the bill would absolutely fail a challenge in the courts.
Why?
The NIL and other recent decisions have been based on antitrust laws. If Congress changes those laws, it changes how the courts rule.
Posted on 6/3/26 at 6:14 pm to InkStainedWretch
At least Saban has the balls to still call out the madness that’s currently happening in college sports. I’d imagine ESPN doesn’t like it but not much they can do to him.
Posted on 6/3/26 at 6:19 pm to Epic Cajun
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It really makes you think about other bills that they propose.
You know a lot of them (on both sides) are voting for or against bills they haven’t even read. That’s why they have staff.
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