Tony Petitti
Coverage of Tony Petitti in the Nexus archive.
- Outlining concerns, SEC’s Sankey worries Senate bill could produce more lawsuits, not fewer
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey expressed concerns that the Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan Senate bill, could increase litigation rather than reduce it by allowing athletes to file civil lawsuits. Sankey and Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti requested revisions to limit legal exposure for schools and conferences, including broader preemption of state laws and clearer protections for compliance. The bill, sponsored by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, aims to address college sports reforms but faces criticism over its potential legal and financial impacts.
- Inside the fight: NIL arms race fueling new push for College Football Playoff expansion
The College Football Playoff (CFP) expansion debate is intensifying amid rising NIL costs and financial pressures on athletic departments. The SEC and Big Ten remain divided on playoff size, with the SEC advocating for a 16-team format and the Big Ten pushing for 24 teams. Legal battles over NIL, like the House v. NCAA case, further complicate potential structural changes.