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sports1d ago
Big Ten, SEC release new statement on Protect College Sports Act after Sen. Ted Cruz meeting
- The Big Ten and SEC said they do not support the Protect College Sports Act in its current form after meeting Senator Ted Cruz.
- The conferences called the Thursday meeting with Cruz productive and said they aim for collaborative progress toward the bill.
- The SEC pushed back on pooling media rights as part of the act, signaling industry concern over that provision.
- Notre Dame’s Pete Bevacqua suggested pooling media rights may not maximize value and mentioned a possible ‘super league’ idea.
- Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti denied any pursuit of a super league with the SEC or others.
- The joint statement stressed a shared goal of stabilizing collegiate athletics and reform through government partnerships.
- The statement noted the bill includes a media rights pooling provision and outlines steps for oversight and enforcement.
- The hearing on the Protect College Sports Act proceeded as discussions continued over governance and NIL issues.
- Tony Petitti stated there have been no discussions about a 'super league' with the SEC or other leagues.
- The report ties the act to broader federal efforts to regulate college athletics amid ongoing NIL and governance debates.
- Overall, leaders emphasized dialogue and ongoing work to stabilize collegiate athletics long-term.
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