The college sports landscape is in a state of chaos, and the proposed legislation, the Save College Sports Act, is not the solution. The real issue lies in the power dynamics between the NCAA, conferences, and student-athletes. The act aims to address antitrust violations, but it fails to address the root cause: the exploitation of student-athletes' labor. The author argues that the best way to resolve this is by treating student-athletes as employees through collective bargaining, a concept that the NCAA and its members resist due to their desire to maintain control. The author emphasizes the need for honest conversations and a shift in perspective, where the focus is on fair compensation and the long-term sustainability of college sports, rather than the current system's flaws and the potential for further litigation.
