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Thomas A. McGovern on the Financial Future of College Sports
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College athletics are facing an existential crisis in Episode 462 of Sports Chasers – Interview Sessions. Host Kevin L. Warren sits down with CPA, CFA, and author Thomas A. McGovern to explore the destabilizing effects of NIL laws, threats to tax-exempt status, and the push toward professionalization that could upend the financial model of NCAA sports.
McGovern shares expert financial insight, explains why the current system is under threat, and highlights the urgent need for national regulation and federal involvement to protect non-revenue programs and preserve amateur sports.
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🎯 Highlighted Podcast Chapter
🕛 27:57 – Can Congress Save College Sports?
McGovern explains why an antitrust exemption—similar to professional leagues—may be the last realistic option to stabilize college athletics and protect Olympic and non-revenue sports.
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