From Slate Magazine · Alex Kirshner · · 1m 40s
Ted Cruz Wants It. Matthew McConaughey Wants It. It’s Downright Evil.
Ted Cruz and Matthew McConaughey push NCAA bill to cap college football player pay at $50m.
In brief
Ted Cruz and Matthew McConaughey push NCAA bill to cap college football player pay at $50m. The Protect College Sports Act aims to cap college football player payments at $50 million to suppress wages, but critics argue it ignores systemic racism and benefits athletic directors. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Bill passes Senate
The Protect College Sports Act passed the Senate with 77 votes.
Bill aims to cap player pay
The bill increases school athlete pay from $20 million to up to $50 million.
Player transfer rules change
Athletes lose ability to transfer more than once without sitting out a season.
Antitrust exemption sought
The bill grants NCAA antitrust exemption to enforce player payment rules.
Sustainability pitch
The bill claims to restore order and protect women’s sports funding.
Reality of spending
Schools spend $220 million on football coach buyouts annually.
Racism in college sports
Minority groups make up 70% of football players but 77% of coaches are white.
Matthew McConaughey supports bill
Matthew McConaughey voices a TV spot for the bill.
Nick Saban endorses bill
Nick Saban promotes the bill as national spokesman.
Bill ignores union concerns
The bill avoids employee protections for athletes.
Bill fails to address racism
The bill perpetuates racial wealth disparities in college sports.
Bill’s impact on coaches
The bill targets coach salaries but fails to limit them.
Bill’s consequences
The bill preserves current power structures for athletic directors.
Here's the gist
The Protect College Sports Act aims to cap college football player payments at $50 million to suppress wages, but critics argue it ignores systemic racism and benefits athletic directors.
