Key Highlights
- He is also scheduled to attend a roundtable hosted by Donald Trump in Washington, DC this week with over 40 other people. During the broadcast, Sankey addressed the NCAA transfer portal and NIL landscape, advocating for clearer national guidelines.“My advocacy would be, hey, we should be back to some type of one-time transfer exception,” Sankey said.
- “But we have to support educational continuity if we truly believe that academics is the heart of what we do.”Sankey expressed concern about older players remaining in college athletics for extended periods, noting that the presence of 26- to 28-year-olds can limit opportunities for high school recruits.
- He argued that national standards would ensure fairness across conferences and prevent uneven enforcement through state-by-state court rulings. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMore: Trent Dilfer says he was 'forced' to take UAB head coaching jobHis stance has remained consistent in eligibility disputes, including cases such as Charles Bediako, Joey Aguilar, Diego Pavia, and Trinidad Chambliss, which have highlighted the growing tension between courts and the NCAA. As of now, there will have to be a lot of overhaul to make this happen for Sankey.
- The NCAA would need to be on board, which that's not the direction any sport is headed. More college football news:Oregon's Dan Lanning rips College Football Playoff, calls for major changesDeion Sanders buyout, contract details as Colorado Buffaloes coachSteve Sarkisian blasts Ohio State players for not going to classNCAA targets exposed calves in latest proposed college football rule changeHigh school football recruits using AI-generated highlight tapes is on the rise.
