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manassashoo
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manassashoo
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Mississippi did this to compete with Texas and Florida which have no income

tax. If I'm not mistaken the BIG12 and ACC schools have the same disadvantage with teams in both of these states. Looks like the SEC is right, "It just means more".
Posted: 03/06/2026 at 10:59 AM ET
(In response to this post by Big12 guy)

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for those that think the Federal government should
Big12 guy • 03/05/26 11:34 AM ET
Fed government is terrible at doing the job they are supposed to do.
reestuart • 03/08/26 12:08 AM ET
I agree **
HokiesACC2004 • 03/09/26 07:09 AM ET
So the college student with the PT job at McDonalds in Mississippi
Vippie1 • 03/06/26 08:33 PM ET
NFL players have the "jock tax" when they play in other states
HokieAl • 03/06/26 01:10 PM ET
WH roundtable on college sports is happening now. **
RandomAsianGuy • 03/06/26 04:39 PM ET
The actual taxation policies for
Big12 guy • 03/06/26 01:22 PM ET
Mississippi did this to compete with Texas and Florida which have no income ◄
manassashoo • 03/06/26 10:59 AM ET
Don't forget Tennessee. Honestly, I
Big12 guy • 03/06/26 11:11 AM ET
Federal govt has no power to control state tax
I85Hokie • 03/06/26 07:30 AM ET
I agree with you. What I'm thinking is
Big12 guy • 03/06/26 09:16 AM ET
Machiavellian
Maroon Baboon • 03/05/26 09:51 PM ET
It’s about creating an equal as possible playing field, for integrity
Stech • 03/05/26 05:20 PM ET
"college sports" being the phrase of the day. **
Big12 guy • 03/05/26 06:07 PM ET
This is ridiculous. I agree the Fed Gov needs to get involved now.
VT ChemE 1986 • 03/05/26 11:51 AM ET
It's a bit late to call for legitimate taxation. The federal tax code
33laszlo99 • 03/05/26 10:36 PM ET
Of course it's Mississippi.
RVAHokie05 • 03/05/26 02:04 PM ET
And what do you perceive is VA's priority? Hint... it's not any more
Palmetto Hokie • 03/05/26 09:48 PM ET
Whatever Virginia priorities are or are not
Vippie1 • 03/06/26 08:36 PM ET
That same heathcare ranking has Virginia at #18. **
RVAHokie05 • 03/06/26 10:38 AM ET