Mizzou AD Laird Veatch talks the House settlement

After a long wait, Judge Claudia Wilken approved the House settlement June 6 to pave the way for a new era in collegiate athletics.

Schools across the country have prepared for this moment but will still experience bumps along the way and face tough decisions, especially as they begin to share revenue with student-athletes.

Mizzou Director of Athletics Laird Veatch talked to the media Thursday to cover the department’s preparations and next moves as the settlement takes effect.

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Veatch began the press conference with a disclaimer, saying that he was not an expert on every issue or aspect of the settlement. Athletic departments, like reporters and fans, are still adjusting to a…