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VTHokie2000
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Given that the schools receive both federal and state funding, it would be

interesting to see if an antitrust law would stand up in the courts or not. Unfortunately, we can't compare the NFL's antitrust exemption under the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 because the organization (and even the teams) are a privately funded entity. Also, there would be questions on whether an antitrust act for college football would be a violation of Title IX and other similar federal and/or state laws or not. My personal belief is there will be attempts to pass legislation to address these issues and even separate college football from the rest of college athletics. However, I do not think it will stand up in the courts because DI-FBS football has evolved into a slightly different animal compared to DI-FCS, DII, DIII, NAIA DI, NAIA DII, and even JUCO football. Even if they figure out a solution for football, will that same solution work for (men's) basketball? At least it is reasonable to assume that the 2 revenue sports may be on a slightly different trajectory from the other sports sponsored by schools. If not, then will they have to go back to the drawing board? If so, then they could be forced to revisit their solution for football.
Posted: 06/23/2025 at 02:35 PM ET
(In response to this post by Big12 guy)

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Stech 06/21/25 09:13 PM ET
Rivalries need to be spread throughout the season. It would be better for
Maroon Baboon 06/22/25 01:03 PM ET
Are you tired of beating UVA in the last game to get to 6 wins?**
EDGEMAN 06/23/25 05:37 AM ET
Never tired of beating UVA to end the season...
gman86 06/23/25 01:34 PM ET
You can spread them out if you want to, but I prefer OOC rivalries to start
Stech 06/22/25 03:09 PM ET
Now that FBS players will be paid, and they are by
Big12 guy 06/22/25 08:19 AM ET
Something to consider when talking about proposals to college football
VTHokie2000 06/23/25 09:48 AM ET
Normally. I would 100% agree with you, but times have changed. The
Big12 guy 06/23/25 09:59 AM ET
Do the players have a say on when the season starts and/or end? If not,
VTHokie2000 06/23/25 11:21 AM ET
That is a different argument. You are now talking process. from
Big12 guy 06/23/25 11:33 AM ET
It may not be a black-n-white issue though. If Kansas wants to play Drake
VTHokie2000 06/23/25 11:39 AM ET
I'll be the first to admit that none of this is black and white. Drake, for
Big12 guy 06/23/25 12:38 PM ET
I don't disagree the revenue sharing is a game changer. Right now, we
VTHokie2000 06/23/25 12:56 PM ET
I believe you are now in the realm of a national anti trust
Big12 guy 06/23/25 01:29 PM ET
Given that the schools receive both federal and state funding, it would be
VTHokie2000 06/23/25 02:35 PM ET
Good points all. The line may be revenue sports, and the
Big12 guy 06/23/25 02:44 PM ET
There may not be a "clean" answer to this problem. The "answer" if there
VTHokie2000 06/23/25 02:58 PM ET
Yeah I would rather see the Champ game go away & emphasize regular season.
Stech 06/22/25 08:35 AM ET
Playoffs are here to stay. Just a very small % of the
Big12 guy 06/22/25 09:04 AM ET
Agreed playoffs r here 2 stay & I am glad, now schedule strong reg season.
Stech 06/22/25 10:20 AM ET
Win your conference, and your in. As long as that is in place, your OOC
Big12 guy 06/22/25 10:29 AM ET
Agree win your Conference you are in, but strong OOC games can increase
Stech 06/22/25 02:24 PM ET