Loren Tate

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Loren Tate

Jun. 17—The House antitrust settlement this month was geared to bring guardrails and sanity to the chaotic world of college athletics. However, as we absorb the feedback from Judge Claudia Wilken's decision, there is a growing doubt, uncertainty and skepticism. AdvertisementFew outsiders think it will work. Is a third-party name, image and likeness cap of $600 for player earnings — anything more requires an evaluation by an accounting firm, Deloitte — workable?

1 week ago | news-gazette.com | Loren Tate

The House antitrust settlement this month was geared to bring guardrails and sanity to the chaotic world of college athletics. However, as we absorb the feedback from Judge Claudia Wilken’s decision, there is a growing doubt, uncertainty and skepticism. Few outsiders think it will work. Is a third-party name, image and likeness cap of $600 for player earnings — anything more requires an evaluation by an accounting firm, Deloitte — workable?

2 weeks ago | theintelligencer.com | Loren Tate

Edwardsville Intelligencier LogoHearst Newspapers LogoIn case you missed it, be advised that Northwestern’s women golfers pulled off one of sport’s near-miracles this spring. After finishing fifth in the Big Ten tournament - 22 shots behind Oregon and four shots behind third-place Illinois - the Wildcats won the whole shebang, in this case, the coveted NCAA championship.

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Loren Tate

Jun. 4—Most men, nearly all women and every single professor would consider Bret Bielema's $7.7 million salary for the 2025-26 school year — a six-year pact with retention incentives — as outrageous for a university employee. But there are marketplace considerations involving the Illini football coach. AdvertisementWith indications strong that this football team is not a mirage, he has lifted a sleepy program into the department's financial savior.

3 weeks ago | news-gazette.com | Loren Tate

Most men, nearly all women and every single professor would consider Bret Bielema’s $7.7 million salary for the 2025-26 school year — a six-year pact with retention incentives — as outrageous for a university employee. But there are marketplace considerations involving the Illini football coach. With indications strong that this football team is not a mirage, he has lifted a sleepy program into the department’s financial savior.