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College sports are in a weird place right now. With the introduction of NIL a few years ago, loosened transfer portal restrictions, and the proliferation of sports gambling, things are changing in the sports world faster than the institutions that govern college sports can adapt and reign it in, creating a 'wild west' style situation in college sports as programs and student-athletes scramble to make sense of this new world.
In his most recent press conference, an exasperated Tom Izzo indicated that he is extremely unhappy with the state of things in college athletics. On Wednesday, Michigan State legend Jason Richardson, father of MSU star Jase Richardson, echoed those sentiments, and identified three key things he feels are hurting NCAA football and basketball right now.
Those three things are, according to Richardson:
The first one is self-explanatory, and Michigan State is currently dealing with it, as the transfer portal opened up this week while the Spartans are still alive in the NCAA Tournament. While other schools are out scouting and offering players, MSU is focused on a Sweet Sixteen match-up with Ole Miss.
For the third point, Richardson elaborated further, saying that prop bets have led to sports bettors harassing players on social media when they don't help them win bets, leading to a toxic environment that negatively affects the mental health of student-athletes.
You can see his full post from X below:
Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow Andrew Brewster on Twitter @IAmBrewster.
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In his most recent press conference, an exasperated Tom Izzo indicated that he is extremely unhappy with the state of things in college athletics. On Wednesday, Michigan State legend Jason Richardson, father of MSU star Jase Richardson, echoed those sentiments, and identified three key things he feels are hurting NCAA football and basketball right now.
Those three things are, according to Richardson:
- Transfer portal timing (open up during March Madness & Bowl season).
- Unlimited transfer portal entry.
- Prop bets on college games.
The first one is self-explanatory, and Michigan State is currently dealing with it, as the transfer portal opened up this week while the Spartans are still alive in the NCAA Tournament. While other schools are out scouting and offering players, MSU is focused on a Sweet Sixteen match-up with Ole Miss.
For the third point, Richardson elaborated further, saying that prop bets have led to sports bettors harassing players on social media when they don't help them win bets, leading to a toxic environment that negatively affects the mental health of student-athletes.
You can see his full post from X below:
Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow Andrew Brewster on Twitter @IAmBrewster.
This article originally appeared on Spartans Wire: MSU legend Jason Richardson names three things plaguing college sports
Continue reading...
