The actual taxation policies for
the athletes are much less concerning to me. It is State legislators getting in the action. If they are going to pay the athletes like professionals, then that comes with taxes.
It's the 501(c)(3) status of the athletic departments and anti trust issues that will in all probability be the catalyst to change what we currently have. I'm increasingly becoming convinced that there will be Federal action.
If the P2 or any variation of football wants to break away, then they will be treated as businesses, and taxed accordingly. There is a LOT of leverage out there to change the trajectory of this sport, and while it's all speculation on my part, I think some big changes are on the horizon.
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for those that think the Federal government should
-- Big12 guy
Mar 05, 2026 at 11:34 AM ET
Big12 guy
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03/05/26 11:34 AM ET
Fed government is terrible at doing the job they are supposed to do.
-- reestuart
Mar 08, 2026 at 12:08 AM ET
reestuart
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03/08/26 12:08 AM ET
So the college student with the PT job at McDonalds in Mississippi
-- Vippie1
Mar 06, 2026 at 08:33 PM ET
Vippie1
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03/06/26 08:33 PM ET
NFL players have the "jock tax" when they play in other states
-- HokieAl
Mar 06, 2026 at 01:10 PM ET
HokieAl
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03/06/26 01:10 PM ET
WH roundtable on college sports is happening now. **
-- RandomAsianGuy
Mar 06, 2026 at 04:39 PM ET
RandomAsianGuy
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03/06/26 04:39 PM ET
The actual taxation policies for
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-- Big12 guy
Mar 06, 2026 at 01:22 PM ET
Big12 guy
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03/06/26 01:22 PM ET
Mississippi did this to compete with Texas and Florida which have no income
-- manassashoo
Mar 06, 2026 at 10:59 AM ET
manassashoo
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03/06/26 10:59 AM ET
Don't forget Tennessee. Honestly, I
-- Big12 guy
Mar 06, 2026 at 11:11 AM ET
Big12 guy
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03/06/26 11:11 AM ET
Federal govt has no power to control state tax
-- I85Hokie
Mar 06, 2026 at 07:30 AM ET
I85Hokie
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03/06/26 07:30 AM ET
I agree with you. What I'm thinking is
-- Big12 guy
Mar 06, 2026 at 09:16 AM ET
Big12 guy
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03/06/26 09:16 AM ET
It’s about creating an equal as possible playing field, for integrity
-- Stech
Mar 05, 2026 at 05:20 PM ET
Stech
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03/05/26 05:20 PM ET
"college sports" being the phrase of the day. **
-- Big12 guy
Mar 05, 2026 at 06:07 PM ET
Big12 guy
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03/05/26 06:07 PM ET
This is ridiculous. I agree the Fed Gov needs to get involved now.
-- VT ChemE 1986
Mar 05, 2026 at 11:51 AM ET
VT ChemE 1986
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03/05/26 11:51 AM ET
It's a bit late to call for legitimate taxation. The federal tax code
-- 33laszlo99
Mar 05, 2026 at 10:36 PM ET
33laszlo99
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03/05/26 10:36 PM ET
Of course it's Mississippi.
-- RVAHokie05
Mar 05, 2026 at 02:04 PM ET
RVAHokie05
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03/05/26 02:04 PM ET
And what do you perceive is VA's priority? Hint... it's not any more
-- Palmetto Hokie
Mar 05, 2026 at 09:48 PM ET
Palmetto Hokie
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03/05/26 09:48 PM ET
Whatever Virginia priorities are or are not
-- Vippie1
Mar 06, 2026 at 08:36 PM ET
Vippie1
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03/06/26 08:36 PM ET
That same heathcare ranking has Virginia at #18. **
-- RVAHokie05
Mar 06, 2026 at 10:38 AM ET
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03/06/26 10:38 AM ET