It’s a new era in college sports, with student athletes now able to earn money on their name, image, and likeness. But not everyone thinks it’s better. Count Deion Sanders in that latter group. The Jackson State coach raises questions about what big money is doing to the small-school athlete, and whether college coaching staffs are truly equipped to handle undergrad millionaires.
Elsewhere, a look at who will be at Cowboys rookie minicamp, including two new quarterbacks… and a third kicker candidate who’s taken quite a winding road to finally get a pro tryout. We’re looking at the schedule on the eve of its full unveiling: we know when the Cowboys will head to Lambeau, we’re counting the frequent-flyer miles, and we’re putting odds on three of the biggest matchups. All that, plus one metric predicts big things for De Williams, DeMarcus Lawrence will be under more pressure to apply more pressure, and a fan favorite from Hard Knocks is back on the open market. That’s all ahead in News and Notes.
‘NCAA you have a problem’: Deion Sanders says NIL money is causing behavior issues among players :: USA Today
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Jackson State’s current head coach claims that smaller schools like his can’t compete with the kind of money Power 5 programs are paying players. “I suggest to you to allow college teams to hire more qualified men –qualified– that can handle these young men that’s getting this money,” said Sanders. The former Cowboys star says he’s trying to help solve the problem before it gets worse. “When you start paying athletes like they’re professionals, you get athletes acting like they’re professionals.”
2022 Schedule Release: Cowboys-Packers matchup slated for mid-season Game of the Week :: Cowboys Wire
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The Cowboys will head north to Lambeau Field in Week 10 of the upcoming regular season. Mike McCarthy’s long-awaited return to Green Bay will be featured…
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