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Congressional deadlines come and go + Arion Carter's absurd suspension + the price of patches

Jul 31, 2026 · 1h 4m

Summary

The College Football Inquirer discusses the Protect College Sports Act, which is on life support after the SEC and Big Ten refused to formally support the bill. The hosts also analyze the NCAA’s suspension of Tennessee linebacker Arian Carter for engaging an agent during the NFL draft process, a move they describe as archaic and out of touch with modern labor realities.

Topics discussed

Intro and GameTime ticketing advertisement Big Ten Media Days and the fate of the Protect College Sports Act Senate bill details, MMRs, and potential league breakaway plans Tennessee's Arian Carter suspension and NCAA enforcement absurdity NCAA legal challenges, NFL draft parallels, and Carter's future Georgia Tech football preview and SEC self-governance scenarios Jersey patch deals, Big 12 vs Big Ten revenue, and brand value Notre Dame's legacy, Marcus Freeman, and brand restoration Swimming sponsor patches and closing thoughts
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