re: Pac-12's player group releases statement noting conference failures, calls for association

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But why would we seek to completely change something that works for all parties?

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I think the current system is starting to work against colleges, which is sort of what I meant by their struggles with NLI.

The schools seem resistant to otherwise compensate players, so a professional developmental league could take that out of their hands and give the players a choice, similar to the way the G League is becoming a shortcut for high-profile high school basketball prospects.

I don't think the college game would change all that much in terms of talent. Sure there would be a drop-off, but across the board the competition would probably remain about the same, and college football could theoretically remain an amateur sport.

The issue would be forcing the NFL to adopt a minor league system when they're already getting the benefits for free.