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NFL Players Returning to College: How NIL Is Changing the Game
NFL opportunities, NCAA eligibility, NIL money and court battles are colliding — and college football may never be the same. What happens when a college football player leaves school to pursue the NFL, doesn't secure his place in the league, and still has college eligibility remaining? Should he be allowed to return? A few years ago, that question would have sounded almost impossible. Today, it sits at the center of a much larger debate over NCAA eligibility, NIL money, court

Derek C. Stewart
Sep 35 min read


Why HBCU Football And Track & Field Continue To Shape The Future Of College Sports
HBCU football player and track athletes representing the future of Black college sports

Derek C. Stewart
Jun 183 min read


College Athletics Is Not Professional Sports: Why Fans Need to Understand the Difference
By Derek Stewart The NIL Era Has Changed Everything The debate surrounding NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals and the transfer portal has completely changed the way fans view college athletics. Every day, sports fans compare college football and college basketball to professional leagues like the NFL and NBA. While there are similarities, one fact remains true: College athletics is not professional sports. For decades, college sports were built around a different model. Un

Derek C. Stewart
Jun 103 min read


Did Diego Pavia Cost Himself the NFL Draft? Heisman Finalist Goes UNDRAFTED
Did Diego Pavia just make a mistake that could cost him the NFL Draft?
After the Heisman ceremony, the Vanderbilt quarterback took his frustration to social media — and while he later apologized, the damage may already be done. On this episode, we break down why one post could raise serious red flags for NFL teams and potentially impact his draft stock.

Derek C. Stewart
Apr 282 min read
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