Critics highlight flaws in Protect College Sports Act for NCAA athletes

Michael Elkins, a labor and sports law attorney, criticized the Protect College Sports Act during an episode of The C.L. Brown Show on September 23, 2026. He argued that the legislation is flawed and would negatively impact college athletes by restricting their ability to earn in a free marketplace. Elkins contended that the bill is essentially an effort to assist the NCAA, which he claims created its current issues. He expressed optimism that the bill would not pass in the U.S. House of Representatives and suggested that if it fails, universities may enforce contracts with athletes more rigorously.

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