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UConn's Geno Auriemma says Title IX 'pretty much out the window'
- Auriemma said Title IX legislation is 'pretty much out the window,' signaling perceived funding gaps between women's and men's programs.
- He questioned revenue sharing parity, saying $20.5 million per school may not translate to equal women's funding.
- Auriemma cited funding and scholarship opportunities for women's programs as a key concern.
- He argued the two-site regional format should not be mandatory for a prolonged period.
- Auriemma also commented on conference and athletic director decisions affecting women's teams.
- The remarks were delivered as UConn prepared for a Sweet 16 matchup against North Carolina.
- The discussion follows broader debates about equity in NIL payments and direct athlete compensation.
- Auriemma linked funding decisions to overall growth and equity in college sports.
- Editor's context notes that Title IX is a landmark law from 1972 shaping athletics funding.
- The report notes NIL and changing college sports landscapes as context for the discussion.
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