The turmoil in big-time college athletics is increasingly driven by the decline of amateurism, as players seek compensation, leading to potential congressional intervention and fragmentation of college sports.
The proposed 70-team 'super league,' supported by private equity, would bring together the four 'power conferences' and further separate elite programs from others, risking political backlash.
According to Yahoo Sports, the upcoming meeting between representatives of the Big Ten and Southeastern Conferences signifies the growing influence of the super league concept known as 'Project Rudy.'
Interviews with college sports officials suggest the current dynamics, including projected partnerships and the super league model, could redefine the landscape of big-time athletics in American colleges.
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