quickdraw Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 EO Backed by P4 Commissioners The leaders of college sports’ most powerful conferences quickly aligned behind President Donald Trump’s latest executive order. Commissioners from the Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12 all released statements on social media Friday evening unanimously thanking Trump for his executive action. Trump's EO directs federal agencies to potentially restrict funding for schools violating new, tighter rules on player transfers (limited to one) and eligibility (maximum five years), while curbing pay-for-play booster collectives and protecting women's and Olympic sports funding. Big 10 Commissioner Tony Petitti wrote, "The Big Ten Conference would like to thank President Trump for his leadership and continuing efforts to protect college athletics and joins him in urging Congress to quickly pass legislation addressing the critical issues undermining its long-term stability. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey wrote, "The establishment and enforcement of consistent national standards for college athletics remains a top priority, and President Trump’s executive order provides important clarity to help ensure all programs operate under comparable policies. Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark wrote, "Federal action is essential to protect the future of college athletics, and on behalf of the Big 12, we appreciate President Trump’s commitment to advancing a solution. To build on this momentum and provide long-term clarity and stability, Congress must now act. ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips wrote, "We deeply thank President Trump and his administration’s ongoing commitment to protecting college athletics by issuing today’s executive order. Following the White House’s college sports roundtable, there continues to be significant momentum to preserve the athletic and academic opportunities for the next generation of student-athletes, and we appreciate the efforts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Very positive changes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyobraska Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Wasn't the transfer rule already challenged in court? I don't see this being legal. If this is implemented the lawsuits will fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoboMan59 Posted Tuesday at 12:23 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 12:23 PM Is he trying to take credit for what Tubberville was purposing in senate (or the house) ? It’s exactly what he said about 2 weeks ago. And I have no doubt that lawsuits aplenty will be flying around aboit this being infringement against the athletes personal freedoms, and anti commerce, and yada yada! Quote "Make a mistake once and it becomes a lesson, make the same mistake twice and it becomes a choice." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
