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#398 - Cody Campbell - Saving College Sports, NIL, & A $7B Opportunity
Today's guest, Cody Campbell, digs into the forces reshaping college athletics and his plan to ensure a solution that works for every stakeholder.
We discuss:
• How changing laws and court decisions created a brief window for Tech to act boldly
• Why Texas Tech’s culture, alumni base, and momentum made the strategy work
• How court rulings displaced the NCAA and fueled today’s chaotic environment
• The financial strain on athletic departments and the risk posed to Olympic and women’s sports
• The influence of commissioners, media companies, and private equity on the future of the system
• Cody’s vision for reform and why federal action is the only path to long-term stability
Topics:
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:03:00) - Transforming Texas Tech in the NIL era
(00:05:11) - The strategy for acquiring talent
(00:12:38) - Legal changes and their impact on college sports
(00:19:43) - The financial realities of college athletics
(00:29:35) - The need for unified media rights in college sports
(00:33:07) - Fan engagement and conference dynamics
(00:35:05) - Private equity in college sports
(00:39:30) - Challenges with NIL and enforcement
(00:44:28) - Proposed solutions for college sports
(00:48:50) - The role of government and leadership
(00:52:47) - Cultural importance of college sports
Links:
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Today's guest, Cody Campbell, digs into the forces reshaping college athletics and his plan to ensure a solution that works for every stakeholder.
We discuss:
• How changing laws and court decisions created a brief window for Tech to act boldly
• Why Texas Tech’s culture, alumni base, and momentum made the strategy work
• How court rulings displaced the NCAA and fueled today’s chaotic environment
• The financial strain on athletic departments and the risk posed to Olympic and women’s sports
• The influence of commissioners, media companies, and private equity on the future of the system
• Cody’s vision for reform and why federal action is the only path to long-term stability
Topics:
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:03:00) - Transforming Texas Tech in the NIL era
(00:05:11) - The strategy for acquiring talent
(00:12:38) - Legal changes and their impact on college sports
(00:19:43) - The financial realities of college athletics
(00:29:35) - The need for unified media rights in college sports
(00:33:07) - Fan engagement and conference dynamics
(00:35:05) - Private equity in college sports
(00:39:30) - Challenges with NIL and enforcement
(00:44:28) - Proposed solutions for college sports
(00:48:50) - The role of government and leadership
(00:52:47) - Cultural importance of college sports
Links:
Cody on X - https://x.com/CodyC64
Support our Sponsors
Ramp: https://ramp.com/powers
Collateral Partners: https://collateral.com/fort
Chris on Social Media:
Chris on X: https://x.com/fortworthchris
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefortpodcast
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/45gIkFd
Watch POWERS on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3oynxNX
Visit our website: https://www.powerspod.com/
Leave a review on Apple: https://bit.ly/45crFD0
Leave a review on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Krl9jO
POWERS is produced by https://www.johnnypodcasts.com/
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