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The University of Tennessee's Athletic Director Danny White and Chancellor Donde Plowman advocate for collective bargaining with college athletes. This stance is unusual as it contradicts the traditional amateur model of college sports. They argue that this approach is essential amid a shift towards a more professional structure, fueled by increasing name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation for athletes. A $2.8 billion NCAA antitrust settlement is pending, which will allow schools to share significant sums with athletes.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff