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[Daniel Libit @DanielLibit]

.@andyhre's #CFB board-game Kickstarter, which made a brief cameo in @patrick_hruby+my epic poem on the @the_pcleague's challenges (link below), is doing quite well. Passed its $10,500 goal and closing in on $20K.

https://t.co/iEYgJD5PTc

[Michael McCann @McCannSportsLaw]

This is a compelling read by two outstanding writers, @patrick_hruby & @DanielLibit, on a radical, but straightforward idea--start a pro league league for college basketball players. The league hasn't taken off, and might not ever, but it wouldn't be for lack of effort or heart.

[Ricky Volante @RickyVolante13]

Evening RT of the @Sportico story on @the_pcleague from @DanielLibit & @patrick_hruby.

To be clear, this isn't meant to mark the end. PCL efforts are still ongoing.

[Daniel Libit @DanielLibit]

NEW #longform: @The_PCLeague founders were prescient on NIL, HBCU cachet and college sports disruption. But 5 years after unveiling their anti-NCAA, pay-to-play league, they've failed to launch. @patrick_hruby and I go deep into their revealing struggles:

https://t.co/iEYgJD5PTc

[Ricky Volante @RickyVolante13]

Join @D_West30 & I in the Win Again Clubroom TODAY at 4pm ET w/ @MarkMoyerCoach for "Challenging NCAA Basketball! - @the_pcleague"

In addition to hearing us talk PCL, it's an awesome virtual networking platform w/ some great folks attending!

Click here: https://t.co/xLAbfQFMxd

[Los Angeles Chargers @chargers]

“I think what you’ll discover is that we have so much more in common than not”

[A.J. Perez @byajperez]

Full release:

[Derek Silva (derekcrim.bsky.social) @Derekcrim]

Former NBA all-star and COO of @the_pcleague @D_West30 told us: “Even with [NIL], the same mechanisms of control are still in place, meaning the system is still set up to benefit the players last, not first.”

[Ricky Volante @RickyVolante13]

Some @the_pcleague, OTE, G-League Ignite coverage for your Monday.

@Glynn_Hill shows the point that I've been making for years: NIL won't stop prospective & current college basketball players from seeking truly equitable opportunities.

https://t.co/ESSVeyPyjh

[Ricky Volante @RickyVolante13]

I'll be joining @DMGrubb in about 10 minutes to talk #NIL (and maybe @the_pcleague)!

[Maddie Salamone @madsal15]

Looking forward to this discussion with @RickyVolante13 @JayBilas and Greg Levy. Tune in at 2PM ET on YouTube live! Link and info below:
https://t.co/wiyYJvp1ct

[Ricky Volante @RickyVolante13]

Friday evening thought: No one seems to have told the NCAA that #Amateurism is dead.

The fight is long from over...

@the_pcleague @mekkaokereke

[Victoria Jackson @HistoryRunner]

Happy Title IX Day!

[The Professional Collegiate League @the_pcleague]

@CheckAnfro 😏😏😏

[Mekka 💉x7 @[email protected] @mekkaokerekebye]

They're not even pretending.

A witness list on Name, Image, and Likeness rights, with no athletes and no women speaking for their own Name, Image, and Likeness rights. 🤦🏿‍♂️

Call @D_West30 to speak. Call @ktrain_11 . Call @etanthomas36 . Call @RickyVolante13

[Ricky Volante @RickyVolante13]

Proud that @the_pcleague's executives were able to advise on and contribute to this transformative legislative proposal.

Regardless of its ultimate impact, we will continue to focus on providing a market-based challenge to the exploitative practices of college sports.

[Ricky Volante @RickyVolante13]

@the_pcleague will classify its athletes as employees & voluntarily recognize a PCLPA.

This means:
-Salary $50-150k/year
-Unrestricted NIL
-Employee benefits (insurance, workers comp, etc.)
-A seat at the table w/r/t a CBA

In others words, EQUITABILITY for PCL athletes

[Ricky Volante @RickyVolante13]

Academically @the_pcleague's athletes will be able to tailor their interests with the right school, whether a 4-year, 2-year, or trade school.

Want to attend an #HBCU and be paid to play college basketball? Then the PCL is for you! Each of our cities has at least one HBCU.

[Ricky Volante @RickyVolante13]

Why of course, @MrMikeBlake :)

🧵: What it really boils down to is @the_pcleague views athletes as full-fledged citizens that deserve ALL of their economic & legal rights.

Meanwhile, the NCAA & schools view this as a situation of appeasement to protect their billions.

[Michael Blake @MrMikeBlake]

This Thread is EXACTLY why @ItsNxtLevel @ForTheFansHQ is so excited to partner with @the_pcleague @RickyVolante13 @D_West30 @soledadobrien

Put some respect AND an Education AND a check on these College Athletes names!