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Player pay and transfer portal put college sports in new territory

Player pay and transfer portal put college sports in new territory

Summary

Changes in college sports now allow athletes to transfer between teams more easily, starting this week. This period is a critical time for college football teams, which traditionally play important bowl games around New Year’s Day. Experts are discussing how these changes affect athletes and college sports.

Key Facts

  • College football bowl games are traditionally played around New Year’s Day.
  • A new transfer window for college athletes opens this week, letting them change teams.
  • This transfer process is seen as a major shift in college sports.
  • There are concerns that this is creating a "wild west" atmosphere, meaning unpredictable changes and competition.
  • Sports analysts, including Stewart Mandel, are discussing these changes and their impacts.
  • The focus is on how these new rules affect the athletes and college sports overall.

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