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Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell addresses ‘cake’ element of his NCAA mission

Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell responded this week to persistent criticism from athletic officials, coaches, and fans who accuse him of hypocrisy regarding his involvement in NIL activities versus his advocacy for stricter collegiate sports regulations.
For eight months, critics have alleged Campbell attempts to "have his cake and eat it, too," by leveraging the transfer portal and NIL funds to bolster Texas Tech while lobbying to restructure collegiate sports.
Defending his approach, Campbell stated, "I don't agree" regarding accusations of hypocrisy, and noted he hopes the current chaos continues because "it is benefiting Texas Tech."
The booster's influence has reportedly created internal friction within the Texas Tech athletic department, with some officials privately questioning if the university can sustain this dual strategy.
Campbell persists in his lobbying efforts through the non-profit Save College Sports, aiming to bring rigid enforcement to NCAA athletics despite ongoing debate over his financial influence.

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Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell addresses ‘cake’ element of his NCAA mission

FORT WORTH, Texas — For the past eight months, Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell has been accused by fans, coaches and now an increasing number of irritated college athletic officials of “trying to have his cake and eat it, too.”…

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