SMU president advocates for Protect College Sports Act amid conference disparities

The president of SMU, Jay Hartzell, has voiced support for the Protect College Sports Act through an opinion piece in the Dallas Morning News. He argues for competitive balance in college athletics, particularly between the Big 12, ACC, SEC, and Big Ten. Critics argue that the act is more about securing financial advantages for the Big 12 and ACC than fostering true parity among all Division I conferences. The discussion continues as Hartzell's motives are scrutinized, especially considering the historical context of conference expansions impacting competitive equity.

• 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — The Protect College Sports Act is about the Big 12 and ACC trying to catch up to the Big Ten and SEC