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Dan Murphy retweeted
Strong story by @DanMurphyESPN on the obstacles facing the Protect College Sports Act in the House.
*Employment and realignment loom large. Along with a "grab bag of random things" like scheduling/season length that may not fall under federal purview
*Timing and Ted Cruz "fan fiction" of house returning to vote before election.
*The Congressional Black Caucus remains opposed and says "the bill's authors haven't been willing to engage in serious conversations."
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Dan Murphy retweeted
.@DanMurphyESPN joined @thegolics to talk all the legalese going on around college football ⬇️
00:03 - What stood out most from rolling in Baton Rouge?
01:46 - When will decision in federal court in Alabama come down?
02:20 - Could there be retro-active punishment if Alabama decision comes down after this weekend?
05:45 - LSU SEC relationship
08:05 - Is this a 1 year issue?
Dan Murphy retweeted
NEWS: The SEC has filed a federal lawsuit in Alabama suing LSU and Lane Kiffin, per Louisiana attorney general Liz Murrill. She mentioned in a break in the state court hearing in Louisiana.
Dan Murphy retweeted
NEWS: There’s another signed filing where the plaintiffs lawyers ask the “court to enter an order to show cause as to why the NCAA should not be held in contempt for the SEC’s attempts to institute its own rules mirroring NCAA rules enjoined by the court….”
Dan Murphy retweeted
Do you have what it takes to be a college AD? Cut a deal with a casino donor or cut the swim team? Go all in to win the title or stay within the bounds of Title IX? Pick your school and see if you can lead your program to glory.
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Dan Murphy retweeted
College sports has always been a business, but the House settlement just made it even more of a business.
Who gets the money? Will competitive balance shift? Will programs be cut?
“You are going to have to be strategic.” For @espn espn.com/college-sports/stor…
Dan Murphy retweeted
Charlie Baker on the settlement: “a new beginning for Division I student-athletes and for the NCAA.”
A Letter from NCAA President Charlie Baker
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Dan Murphy retweeted
Starting this summer, the power conferences plan to regulate NIL outside of traditional NCAA enforcement.
The concept is already facing skepticism.
"This is not the way to regulate this.”
For @espn w @PeteThamel and @DanMurphyESPN
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Dan Murphy retweeted
Northwestern athletic director Derrick Gragg will be leaving his role for a new one in the university -- VP for athletic strategy. Gragg told ESPN he will advise on major topics like NIL, revenue sharing, conference realignment. He will remain AD until his replacement is hired.
Dan Murphy retweeted
Sources: The Big 12 presidents and chancellors have unanimously voted to settle the looming anti-trust cases, including House v NCAA. They have beed briefed in recent days on the settlement’s 13-page term sheet. The Big 12 is the first of six named parties to vote this week.
Dan Murphy retweeted
The U.S. Center for SafeSport has banned prominent Australian figure skater Brendan Kerry for sexual misconduct involving a minor.
The origin of the case comes a claim made against him by Olympic medalist and U.S. national champ Gracie Gold. Details:
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Dan Murphy retweeted
NEWS: The leaders of college sports are involved in “deep discussions” to reach a legal settlement that would likely lay out the framework for sharing revenue with athletes in a future NCAA business model, sources told me and @DanMurphyESPN. Details: espn.com/college-sports/stor…
Dan Murphy retweeted
There will not be a ruling today in Jim Harbaugh's request for a temporary restraining order, according to a person familiar with the court filings. This means Jim Harbaugh will not coach at Penn State today.
Dan Murphy retweeted
Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Board of Regents have filed for a temporary restraining order in Washtenaw County Circuit Court. Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti and the Big Ten are defendants. The listed judicial officer is Judge Timothy P. Connors. W/@DanMurphyESPN
Dan Murphy retweeted
News: Mel Tucker’s lawyers informed Michigan State officials today to preserve their records, a formal step toward legal action against the school after it fired him for cause. The letter references Tucker’s “illegal termination.” @DanMurphyESPN. espn.com/college-football/st…
Dan Murphy retweeted
Michigan State makes official: "Specifically, the university terminated Tucker’s contract for his admitted and undisputed behaviors which have brought public disrespect, contempt and ridicule upon the university; and constitute a material breach of his agreement, and moral turpitude."
Our ESPN story on the latest with Mel Tucker, as Michigan State is expected to fire him for cause on Wednesday. This would formally complete a process to dismiss Tucker that the university initiated last week. espn.com/college-football/st…
Dan Murphy retweeted
New: Mel Tucker’s lawyers respond to Michigan State's notice that the school intends to fire him for cause with a 12-page letter. The letter calls the investigation into the complaint: “terribly flawed, unfair, biased, and devoid of due process.” espn.com/college-football/st…
Dan Murphy retweeted
Questions about how MSU is responding to the Mel Tucker investigation? Wondering what policies apply? @DanMurphyESPN and I have answers.
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Dan Murphy retweeted
My response to Coach Tuckers statement:
“This is just more of the same DARVO, deflection, victim blaming and lies that I’ve been dealing with now for months.
Coach Tucker has been delaying and trying to stop the investigative process since the beginning. He can’t afford to go to a hearing that determines credibility of the participating parties. I believe this statement is his way of getting out of participating in the hearing.
October 5th and 6th I will be present for the hearing and make myself available for cross examination by his attorney Jennifer Belveal. I invite him to do the same.”
NEW: Mel Tucker doubled down on his claim that he is innocent of any wrongdoing in a statement Monday.
His statement, however, directly contradicts the statements he previously made to the Title IX investigator.
w/ @MattMencarini
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