The NIL Crisis: How ‘Show Me the Money’ Is Ruining College Sports
The NIL Crisis: How ‘Show Me the Money’ Is Ruining College Sports
The recent saga surrounding Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava has thrust the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) debate back into the spotlight, exposing the raw greed that’s eroding the heart of college athletics. Iamaleava, reportedly unhappy with a proposed NIL deal jumping from $2.4 million to $4 million annually, skipped spring practice and is now expected to enter the transfer portal. That’s right—a kid barely out of high school is holding out for more than most Americans earn in a lifetime, turning Tennessee’s program into a bargaining chip. Good for Coach Josh Heupel for standing firm; caving would’ve opened the floodgates for every player to demand a bigger slice. But this isn’t just about one quarterback—it’s a symptom of a system gone mad, one that legends like Ohio State’s Woody Hayes and Michigan’s Bo Schembechler would’ve fought tooth and nail against. NIL, with its “show me the money” ethos, is dismantling the amateur spirit of college sports, and it’s time to stop this madness before it’s too late. …READ MORE…
The Truth That Endures, Part Two: The Sacrificial Lamb and the Shadow of Death
The Passover lamb was more than just an act of obedience—it was a stand-in, a substitution for the people. A life was taken so that another life could be spared. That concept is fundamental, not just to Judaism, but to the entire structure of atonement found in the Bible. Sin, suffering, and judgment are real forces, and something must pay the price. The lamb was innocent, yet it bore the cost of the people’s deliverance. …READ MORE…
WATCH: What will happen with Russia-Ukraine war if U.S. abandons peace talks?
Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled his frustration with the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, saying the Trump administration may “move on” from negotiating a deal if progress isn’t made soon. BBC News’ James Waterhouse and CBS News’ Olivia Rinaldi have more. …WATCH HERE…
Dispatches Del Camino (#5)
“We have no rooms,” the innkeeper says over the phone.
“None?” I say.
“We are full.”
My wife and I are sitting on the ancient steps of la Iglesia de Santiago. The Church of Saint James. We are dusty and sweaty, and one of us smells like a giant armpit. (Moi.) …READ MORE…
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