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Bill Belichick’s Carolina Train Wreck

December 19, 2025

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has faced criticism for operating like a cartel, profiting immensely while college athletes receive little to no compensation for their contributions. In 2011, historian Taylor Branch highlighted the financial success of conferences like the Southeastern Conference, which surpassed a billion dollars in athletic receipts, spurred by lucrative TV rights and various revenue streams.

Credit: The Sporting SceneBill Belichick’s Carolina Train WreckThe legendary N.F.L. coach promised to turn U.N.C. into a football powerhouse. What went wrong?ByPaige WilliamsDecember 19, 2025

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NCAA criticized as a cartel by historian Taylor Branch in 2011.
Southeastern Conference was the first to exceed a billion dollars in athletic receipts.
Financial success driven by TV rights, ticket sales, and merchandise.
College athletes receive minimal compensation despite generating significant revenue.

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Bill Belichick’s Carolina Train Wreck

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