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Fans are being asked to continuously fund rosters filled with new, often untested talent, raising concerns about whether they are receiving a fair return on their investments. Colleges, once places of education and athletic growth, are now seen as battlegrounds for financial dominance, commodifying the entire experience.
The Future of Junior Colleges
The implications of the current situation extend to junior colleges, with a proposed scenario allowing for extended eligibility periods that might fundamentally alter their role in collegiate athletics. Critics, including those participating in this discussion, argue that such a system transforms junior colleges into mere preparatory institutions rather than traditional stepping stones for aspiring athletes.