Part 8/10:
As we look ahead, we must confront the reality of what constitutes higher education. The fundamental purpose of a college is to educate, not merely to provide lucrative athletic careers. However, the current trajectory indicates that substantial changes are looming, driven by a hyper-focus on competition and profit margins.
The concept of college sports has devolved into one where everyone is a free agent, leading to a chaotic, unstable environment. Coaches are feeling the strain of this new reality, where they must allocate funds carefully to manage an influx of newly compensated players.