The end of amateurism? What college sports isn’t saying out loud

Inside Sports | College athletics' bold new era, Part 2

Joining Editor Jeff D'Alessio for Part 2 of a wide-ranging discussion: Illini greats Deron Williams, Perdita Felicien, Jason Anderson, Collinus Newsome, Justin Spring, Adam Tirapelle, Brad Hopkins, Kam Buckner and Matt Lackey, and a host of others, including ISU's Jeri…

The end of amateurism? What college sports isn’t saying out loud

College sports is no longer in transition—it’s in freefall. The recent flurry of headlines about NIL clearinghouses, NCAA commissions, and backdoor conference deals paint a picture of progress. But what they actually reveal is a coordinated exit from the idea of amateurism —by the very institutions that once swore to protect it. They’re the coaches, athletic directors, university presidents, and power brokers who now vote, without apology, for a…