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EXTRA POINTS IS SPONSORING A BOWL GAME

EXTRA POINTS IS SPONSORING A BOWL GAME

Introducing The Extra Points Bowl, coming this November:

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Introducing Extra Points Library:

Introducing Extra Points Library:

Our FOIA Directory returns, better than ever. Here are the details:

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I flew to Provo to hang out with the beer-drinking BYU fans

I flew to Provo to hang out with the beer-drinking BYU fans

Cougar Nation's borders extend beyond your local Elder's Quorum:

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Questions and answers re: President Trump's College Sports Commission

Questions and answers re: President Trump's College Sports Commission

What this group is likely to recommend, what it means, and more

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Guess we’ll be writing House updates for at least another week

Guess we’ll be writing House updates for at least another week

Plus: the biggest conferences could capture a lot more power

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The college sports industry shouldn't underestimate Donald Trump

The college sports industry shouldn't underestimate Donald Trump

You shouldn't pretend the "rules" will prevent the White House from ever getting involved

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Questions and answers re: President Trump's College Sports Commission

Questions and answers re: President Trump's College Sports Commission

What this group is likely to recommend, what it means, and more

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Matt Brown
College Sports ReformCollege Sports Reform
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Guess we’ll be writing House updates for at least another week

Guess we’ll be writing House updates for at least another week

Plus: the biggest conferences could capture a lot more power

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Matt Brown
College Sports ReformCollege Sports Reform
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The college sports industry shouldn't underestimate Donald Trump

The college sports industry shouldn't underestimate Donald Trump

You shouldn't pretend the "rules" will prevent the White House from ever getting involved

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Matt Brown
College Sports ReformCollege Sports Reform
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GUEST POST: Forget roster limits. It's time to bring back JV teams.

GUEST POST: Forget roster limits. It's time to bring back JV teams.

One way to get around the roster limit rules AND remain true to the service mission of colleges? Victoria Jackson suggests a return to JV.

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Whoops I totally forgot: Extra Points just turned five

Whoops I totally forgot: Extra Points just turned five

A look at where we've been and where we want to go next:

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Why Kentucky athletics just moved to an LLC

Why Kentucky athletics just moved to an LLC

Is this the wave of the future, or more about Kentucky-specific state laws? I called to find out

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Mid-Major Basketball GMs, explained:

Mid-Major Basketball GMs, explained:

How does this gig work, and where is it going?

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This newsletter is about William & Mary football joining the Patriot League

This newsletter is about William & Mary football joining the Patriot League

What the move means...and doesn't mean.

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Sports LawSports Law
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GUEST POST: How early roster cuts may complicate the final approval of House

GUEST POST: How early roster cuts may complicate the final approval of House

Thought this settlement was all done and settled? WRONG

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Book Review: Tackling the Everyday:Race and Nation in Big-Time College Football

Book Review: Tackling the Everyday:Race and Nation in Big-Time College Football

Guest writer Katie Lever takes a look at the latest in college sports scholarship

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What happens next for small Catholic college sports?

What happens next for small Catholic college sports?

Everything is college sports. Yes, even religion.

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How to provide high standards of medical care for ALL college athletes

How to provide high standards of medical care for ALL college athletes

What works for Texas might not be the same strategy for UT-Dallas.

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