The hottest NCAA Substack posts right now

College athletics is undergoing a major transformation due to changes like the transfer portal and name, image, likeness (NIL) rules.
Coaches like Nick Saban are important figures in guiding the future of college sports amid these changes.
The author questions the need for government intervention in the evolving college athletic marketplace and advocates for letting the free market and NCAA adapt on their own.

Cavinder twins challenge NCAA by embracing their value as female athletes under new NIL rules
NIL era highlights market trends where attractiveness can outweigh athletic skill in women's sports endorsements
NCAA faces dilemma as market forces collide with long-standing traditions and regulations in women's college sports

The lifespan of college football coaches is short, mirroring the trend of rapid success and replacement.
College football revenue has more than tripled since 2003, with a focus on plowing money into massive football programs.
The college football system underwent changes with the BCS, playoffs, and player transfers, leading to a focus on revenue over traditional aspects of the sport.

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