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Interesting stuff from one of last weekend's visitors.

“To be sure, the NCAA and its member colleges maintain important traditions that have become part of the fabric of America—game days in Tuscaloosa and South Bend; the packed gyms in Storrs and Durham; the women’s and men’s lacrosse championships on Memorial Day weekend; track and field meets in Eugene; the spring softball and baseball World Series in Oklahoma City and Omaha; the list goes on. But those traditions alone cannot justify the NCAA’s decision to build a massive money-raising enterprise on the backs of student athletes who are not fairly compensated. Nowhere else in America can businesses get away with agreeing not to pay their workers a fair market rate on the theory that their product is defined by not paying their workers a fair market rate. And under ordinary principles of antitrust law, it is not evident why college sports should be any different. The NCAA is not above the law.”

For what it’s worth, the court suggested in 1984 that amateur sports were different. Today, the court said that was what lawyers call “dicta” on an issue that was not presented. And the question of what an open market would produce is less than clear. Some would get more, others would get less. Would football or other sports benefit overall? Unclear, but the rich will prevail. Is it fair to call student athletes “workers?” If you wish.

He's left the baseball team to focus on football.


from Oregonian beat writer James Crepea:

“Robby’s chosen to devote himself to football since spring ball started and he’ll continue to do that,” UO baseball coach Mark Wasikowski said. “I definitely think that I can see him back with our program in the future, like next year; I can see that for sure. But he’s really kind of pushed everything in; he wants to win that second quarterback spot with the football program and those are his wishes so we honor that for sure, pulling for him.”

Wordsmith and top information man Scott Reed turns a youthful 55 today. We tip our glass to you and send best wishes.

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From today's NCAA decision:

"In the 1940s, Hugh McElhenny, a halfback at the University of Washington, 'became known as the first college player ‘ever to take a cut in salary to play pro football.’ Zimbalist 22–23. He reportedly said: ‘[A] wealthy guy puts big bucks under my pillow every time I score a touchdown. Hell, I can’t afford to graduate.’" Id., at 211, n. 17.

9-0 decision holding that the NCAA restrictions on education-related payments to student athletes are illegal, with a concurring opinion by Justice Kavanaugh saying the rest is also likely illegal.

This decision will make the need for a federal NIL law clear, and possibly lead to more thorough action by Congress regulating college sports and generally precluding ordinary antitrust analysis.

An Ohio State podcast where two Ultra fans discuss the Buckeyes' pitch to JTT.

Ohio Statr is leaning heavily on the NIL angle with head coach Ryan Day making that presentation:

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AJ's DSA TV spots look like Meet the Press in comparison. Our market share is safe, I think.

Coruser in Shot Put.

Now this article seems more balanced than Adam Gorney's interview. I still think we are 50/50 with ND.

As many of you probably know, Oregon freshman, Micah Williams finished 5th in the finals of the 100m with a school record time of 9.91!!! Ironically the old school record of 9.93 was set by Cravon Gillespie who finished 6th in the same heat. It is very possible that both Cravon and Micah sprinted their way into the US Olympic 4x100 team. The relay team always has 6 people, two of which are in the “pool”. If the relay team should medal, any members of the pool that contribute during a preliminary round will also medal. Stay tuned !

Michal is refreshingly humble.

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Rates CFB QBs in four groups. Tyler Shough remains in the "unanswered questions" category BTW.

Somehow this visit slipped through the DSA cracks…

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To all the dad-joke telling, barbecue grilling, plaid shorts wearing, daughter and son embarrassing old codgers in our DSA family, we salute you.

Top Oregon LB target Cyrus Moss just checked in at Notre Dame. Hot, humid and rainy there in South Bend for his visit. 😰

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Cook the highest rated Oregonian of all time...too bad he wont finish in state...or maybe he will.

We may again realize that it is easier to derive truth from error than from confusion.

After all, the man is only 5-10.

Briefly considered by Oregon before they hired Willie Taggart in 2016, the Minnesota coach has a new book out, appropriately titled "Row Your Boat."

Beware coaches who rely too heavily on slogans and motivational tricks. Still, Fleck coached the Gophers to an 11-2 record in 2019, a win over Penn State and #10 final ranking. They slumped to 3-4 in 2020.

Not sure what he has this season, but it's of some interest to Duck fans: they host Ohio State on Thursday night to open the season, national TV on Fox.

Maybe Fleck can whip his team into another motivational frenzy and soften the Buckeyes up, perhaps reveal a couple of softer spots.