I read Greg Hansen’s article about the changing role of athletic directors with interest, “A decade of change … can be described as worse, not better.” It is the “big bucks” of television, casinos, and billionaires that are being courted by athletic directors. Why does it seem worse? Players can now transfer from one school to another based on “star performers” being shopped by their agents; on the team today, gone tomorrow. Now star players on teams can become enriched, so he/she leaves for that million-dollar paycheck. Coaches scramble to fill vacancies, but they better have some hefty “Jing” to go with their offers. For two weeks coaches are subject to the “feeding frenzy.” The portal? In and of itself it is beneficial, giving players a second chance and freedom of choice. But big money has polluted college sports. The measure of success? Show me the money! Greg's commentary provides insight into the problem and educates us about the negative impact on college sports. Well done.
Richard Harper
Northeast side
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