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The SEC is sounding the alarm on the Protect College Sports Act, warning it could unleash a flood of lawsuits against public schools and undermine the College Football Playoff. Commissioner Greg Sankey’s memo highlights fears that the bill’s language, especially around athlete arbitration and media rights, unfairly targets the SEC and Big Ten, forcing unwanted pooling deals. He urges lawmakers to clarify protections for schools acting legally, cap player payments without extra tests, and establish a national authority to enforce market-value standards — arguing current campus-level reporting isn’t enough. The SEC is pushing for amendments to ensure voluntary media pooling and level the playing field, as the bill heads into markup phase.

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