Senators still working with SEC, Big Ten on thorny issues involved in college sports bill
The revised proposal would add $25 million for roster retention and make media rights pooling voluntary as sponsors seek support from the Big Ten and SEC.
- On Tuesday, Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti and Southeastern Conference officials began reviewing a revised Protect College Sports Act, facing a 9 a.m. Wednesday deadline to determine their support for the legislation.
- Congressional sponsors introduced revisions to the Protect College Sports Act, aiming to secure Big Ten and SEC support by offering concessions on revenue sharing, conference realignment, and state law preemption.
- Key changes include a new $25 million retention pool for athlete compensation and $5 million dedicated to women's sports, supplementing the $21.3 million schools currently spend annually on roster spending.
- Petitti remains cautious, stating he must see if the bill 'provides a lot more help than not' before the Big Ten decides whether to support it alongside the SEC.
- Uncertainty persists regarding the bill's path to the Senate floor, as Senate Majority Leader John Thune previously warned it is unlikely to reach a vote before the Aug 7 recess.
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