Tennessee chancellor Plowman comments on Protect College Sports Act for SEC

On July 20, Donde Plowman, chancellor of the University of Tennessee, issued a statement on the Protect College Sports Act on behalf of the SEC. The statement highlighted the SEC's support for the bill but called for revisions to address legal issues and state law inconsistencies affecting college athletics. Plowman thanked Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell for their efforts and acknowledged the need for definitive national standards. The bill could be presented for a floor vote in the Senate before the session ends on August 7. Plowman expressed hope for updated language to resolve these issues.

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