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Football, Sports

NIL to NFL — are college sports too professional?

Ben Deihl | sports editor We’re currently in a college football climate where some of the top players in the country are evaluated by their social media following. In On3’s NIL100 college football transfer portal rankings, players’ Instagram, TikTok and X follower counts are displayed right next to their high school star ranking, playing a pivotal role in how these athletes are rated and eventually … Continue reading NIL to NFL — are college sports too professional?

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Football, Sports

Cignetti takes CFB by storm in perfect season

Ben Deihl | sports editor “It’s probably one of the greatest sports stories of all time,” Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti said. “We’re 16-0, national champions at Indiana University, which I know a lot of people thought was never possible.” On Nov. 27, 2021, the Indiana Hoosiers wrapped up their final game of the 2021 season, falling to Purdue 44-7. It was the eighth time … Continue reading Cignetti takes CFB by storm in perfect season

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Sports, Uncategorized

The transfer portal: more harm than good?

Ben Deihl | sports editor Since its introduction in late 2018, the transfer portal has completely changed the landscape of collegiate sports. It created a unified area for student-athletes to search for new schools to use their remaining NCAA eligibility, while making it easier for universities and coaches to communicate with players seeking a new home. According to ESPN, over 3,400 FBS scholarship players entered … Continue reading The transfer portal: more harm than good?

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Staff Editorial: NIL rights are crucial for student athletes

Sept. 9, 2021 Staff Editorial On June 30, there was an update to the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) policy on how they view name, image and likeness (NIL). The new policy allowed all NCAA Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3 student-athletes to be compensated for their NIL beginning July 1.  NIL is a person’s brand, which stems from the legal concept known as … Continue reading Staff Editorial: NIL rights are crucial for student athletes

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