That was fast.
Less than 100 hours after the NCAA announced its new NIL proposal, and begged lawmakers for help, Congress has already responded.
In our coverage earlier this week, we discussed how the entire unworkable morass was an intentional invitation to Congress to act in exchange for an antitrust exemption (and immunity from state lawsuits).
For their part, some in the US Senate are taking the NCAA at their word and are inclined to play ball — but not before wringing a lot of concessions out of the NCAA.
Sports Illustrated obtained a copy of the 600-word letter from Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.