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‘It’s the Wild West’ Sen. Ted Cruz calls for reforms to college NIL opportunities

Published April 1, 2025 | Video Starts at 03:43

And, you know, there's another aspect of sports that is really important, which is college athletics has been this amazing pipeline for millions of young men and young … Many of those programs are going to dry up if we allow the status quo to continue. … and top stories on the NBC News app or follow us on social media. (03:43–03:51)

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Asserts that current NIL practices could lead to the reduction of college athletic programs.

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“Athletes are engaged, fight for the top bidder. Many of them are not remaining with their schools.”
‘It’s the Wild West’ Sen. Ted Cruz calls for reforms to college NIL opportunities | Uploaded April 1, 2025 | 00:56-01:06
“We're at a real risk of seeing college athletics permanently damaged, of seeing a handful of giant super schools with all the money.”
‘It’s the Wild West’ Sen. Ted Cruz calls for reforms to college NIL opportunities | Uploaded April 1, 2025 | 01:12-01:21
“There's a real need for Congress to act and set some uniform rules.”
‘It’s the Wild West’ Sen. Ted Cruz calls for reforms to college NIL opportunities | Uploaded April 1, 2025 | 01:47-01:53
“My legislation empowers the NCAA to make rules concerning how NIL will operate and how the transfer portal will operate.”
‘It’s the Wild West’ Sen. Ted Cruz calls for reforms to college NIL opportunities | Uploaded April 1, 2025 | 02:01-02:13
“My legislation protects the rights of athletes to be for name, image and likeness.”
‘It’s the Wild West’ Sen. Ted Cruz calls for reforms to college NIL opportunities | Uploaded April 1, 2025 | 02:28-02:33
“It also ensures that college athletes are not treated as employees.”
‘It’s the Wild West’ Sen. Ted Cruz calls for reforms to college NIL opportunities | Uploaded April 1, 2025 | 02:43-02:49