Did A UNLV QB Who Quit Break College Football or Make It Better?
Corn Nation September 26, 2024 4:34 pm
Critics argue that players are no longer playing “for the love of the game,” citing examples like Slucah demanding more money or the rising number of athletes redshirting to transfer. However, these incidents are outliers and not reflective of the entire sport. The idea that college football is broken overlooks its long history of controversies and changes. Since the 1902 Rose Bowl, the sport has been driven by financial interests. Calls for a playoff system date back to 1936, when John Heisman proposed a regional playoff.
Today, college football is influenced by TV executives and legal constraints. Many proposed solutions, like capping NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) earnings or limiting transfers, are legally unfeasible. As athletes gain more rights, including the potential of being recognized as employees, the sport inches closer to a resolution—though this change will inevitably bring new complaints.
Bad actors on both sides—whether players or NIL collectives—will be weeded out through reputational damage. Slucah’s story serves as a lesson: handshake agreements are no longer enough. Contracts will become the norm, leading to greater clarity in player deals.
A genuine issue in college football is officiating. The lack of a national organization for officials creates inconsistencies, especially when games involve different conferences. Instead of focusing on NIL disputes, efforts should center on establishing a national officiating body to standardize calls.
In the end, college football isn’t broken; it’s transforming. These changes, including player compensation, signify progress, not decay. For those lamenting the sport’s evolution, it’s time to recognize that college football, with all its flaws, might be better than ever.
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