Taken from the Chattanooga Times Free Press -

“The NCAA transfer portal is a blessing to athletes who need a fresh start. It’s also a nightmare for high school athletes just trying to keep their playing days alive. Instead of posing for photos and eating cake with friends, family and teammates, two of Georgia’s most prolific quarterbacks spent last weeks’ National Signing Day reaching out to college programs in hopes of getting a late offer.”

Are we damaging the dreams of America’s youth by virtue of what appears to a transaction? Is this ‘win at all costs’ world of college sports ultimately damaging our youth? Do we need to stop pretending that our youth is actually interested in attending these institutions for an education? And in turn are these institutions really interested in providing these same youths with an education? Are we conflating education with athletic exploitation?