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The Protect College Sports Act is a bad bill, and I hope it doesn't become law

The Protect College Sports Act is a bad bill, and I hope it doesn't become law

In my professional judgement, this legislation will not do the things its advocates say it will.

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
What, EXACTLY, are college Olympic sports supposed to be?

What, EXACTLY, are college Olympic sports supposed to be?

Without a clearly defined mission statement, the rest of college sports is doomed to be a bad-faith political football.

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Another lawsuit?!? In major college athletics?!? PERISH THE THOUGHT.

Another lawsuit?!? In major college athletics?!? PERISH THE THOUGHT.

I regret to inform you that billable hours are, in fact, at it again.

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
If the PCSA is dead, here's my proposal for something that could actually pass

If the PCSA is dead, here's my proposal for something that could actually pass

You can't get everything you want. But you might be able to get SOME things you want.

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
I agree, Mountain West AD: College sports is NOT a free market

I agree, Mountain West AD: College sports is NOT a free market

If you want to save college sports, start with being honest about what it actually is ... and isn't.

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
What will happen next with the Oregon State women's basketball union push?

What will happen next with the Oregon State women's basketball union push?

Though it's been lost a bit in the news cycle, a major labor story is brewing in the Pacific Northwest.

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Wait, why do the Big Ten and SEC suddenly get veto power over legislation?

Wait, why do the Big Ten and SEC suddenly get veto power over legislation?

The PCSA is near death after another deadline failed. Why don't lawmakers simply vote what THEY think would be best, rather than waiting for the Power 2 to tell them?

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Civics lessons from the College Sports Protection Act

Civics lessons from the College Sports Protection Act

It's nice to be rich!

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Four quick thoughts on the Protect College Sports Act: aka a college sports bill you should actually pay attention to

Four quick thoughts on the Protect College Sports Act: aka a college sports bill you should actually pay attention to

Which ideas are good, which are bad, which are lawsuit bait, and more.

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Four misconceptions about the realities of college athlete collective bargining

Four misconceptions about the realities of college athlete collective bargining

From "why would athletes do this" to "is this legal?" and more:

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Be Careful What You Wish For: Trump's Order Could Strip the NCAA of a 30-Year Legal Protection

Be Careful What You Wish For: Trump's Order Could Strip the NCAA of a 30-Year Legal Protection

Guest authors argues that by pushing the White House for help, they might have actually made things much worse for themselves

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
What's missing in the Trump College Sports EO Conversation

What's missing in the Trump College Sports EO Conversation

Is the order meaningless? No. Effective? Also no. And I think we're missing part of the reason why

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
The B1G says combining media rights won't grow revenues. Are they right? Does it even matter?

The B1G says combining media rights won't grow revenues. Are they right? Does it even matter?

I can't believe they don't want to share their riches with the MAC and Sun Belt. Weird!!!

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
The Hidden Pressure on College Sports’ Quietest Officials

The Hidden Pressure on College Sports’ Quietest Officials

In a world where stats are more important than ever...who is ACTUALLY logging those stats?

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Lets talk about those F*** The Mormons chants

Lets talk about those F*** The Mormons chants

Oklahoma State is the latest campus to get punished for students chanting anti-LDS remarks. Why does this keep happening?

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
What happens to college sports travel when the FAA shuts down your airport for a few hours?

What happens to college sports travel when the FAA shuts down your airport for a few hours?

If you thought you had a rough morning, say a prayer for the poor operations staffers at UTEP.

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Jersey patches, Congress and a feeling I can't shake...my takeaways from 2026 NCAA Convention

Jersey patches, Congress and a feeling I can't shake...my takeaways from 2026 NCAA Convention

Plus a field trip to the Library of Congress

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
What I like (and dislike) about the first draft of a college football CBA

What I like (and dislike) about the first draft of a college football CBA

Athletes.org has taken the trouble to finally put a collective bargaining agreement on paper. Here are my thoughts.

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
My 2026 college sports industry predictions

My 2026 college sports industry predictions

Sure, I'll make some educated guesses. Why not?

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Some thoughts on the Cookie Man and college football's funniest coaching search so far

Some thoughts on the Cookie Man and college football's funniest coaching search so far

Plus notes on the SCORE Act and other notebook-emptying items

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
There's only one Canadian school in the NCAA, and it's leaving. Here's why.

There's only one Canadian school in the NCAA, and it's leaving. Here's why.

Simon Fraser, a Division II school in British Columbia, is looking to rejoin its peers in Canada.

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Wait, what the hell is happening in Louisiana?

Wait, what the hell is happening in Louisiana?

Huey Long appears to be back from the dead. And boy does he hate Scott Woodward?

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Are there investments that are still too toxic for college sports?

Are there investments that are still too toxic for college sports?

In a world where bowl games in Saudi Arabia are on the table ... is anything ACTUALLY off the table?

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Here are the interesting things about the SAFE Act that we may all be missing

Here are the interesting things about the SAFE Act that we may all be missing

This is about more than just a bill that (probably) won't become a law

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Guest Post: Your favorite college team is likely to be violating the First Amendment at its stadium

Guest Post: Your favorite college team is likely to be violating the First Amendment at its stadium

Heckling IS free speech. My Column:

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
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