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Ben Ferguson: “Student athletes were, before we had nil, modern day slaves…”

Featuring: Ben Ferguson, Conservative | Talk Show Host | National

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Saving College Sports—Landmark New Legislation that's a Massive Win for Athletes, Colleges & Fans

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That if you work hard, you develop a skill, you ought to be able to benefit from it. I've said this on this show before. Student athletes were, before we had nil, modern day slaves that you could be lied to by a coach. You signed with that university, they owned you. And if you wanted to transfer and they didn't give you a release, you, they then made you sit out for a … (17:55–17:59)

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Asserts that before NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) rights, student athletes had very limited rights and freedoms.

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