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Rich Rodriguez supports Senate bill to regulate college sports

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 10:46 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

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Summary

The U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act with a 77-22 vote, advancing it to the House of Representatives. The bill aims to grant the NCAA a limited antitrust exemption, allowing it to restore its five-year eligibility rule and regulate name, image, and likeness deals for athletes. West Virginia Coach Rich Rodriguez expressed his support for the bill, acknowledging the ongoing debate regarding the compensation of coaches versus players. Opposition in the House is anticipated from labor and athlete organizations. Critics argue the bill limits athlete rights while protecting institutional interests.

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•Bill passed Senate 77-22, moves to House of Representatives
•NCAA seeks limited antitrust exemption
•Rodriguez voices support, highlights compensation disparities
•Opposition expected from various labor organizations
•Critics argue the bill undermines athlete rights

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10:46 PMYahoo Sports — COLUMN: Rich Rod applauds U.S. Senate bill to 'fix college sports'

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MORGANTOWN — In one of the great ironies of time, the Protect College Sports Act, which allegedly was proposed to bring some sanity to what has been termed the "Wild West" era of collegiate sports, has become a political football as it passed in the Senate, 77-22, and now moves on to the House of Representatives. The bill grants the NCAA a limited antitrust exemption in order to restore its ...
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