Ridiculous March Madness moment once again proves that college sports are a con

Evolving Landscape of College Sports Recruitment

Is there still a need for clandestine recruitment tactics? The era of colleges discreetly recruiting student-athletes through unofficial channels appears to be shifting.

These covert methods are seemingly becoming obsolete. Actions previously considered illicit in establishing deceptive facades have now gained legal acceptance. Figures once associated with under-the-table payments and illicit dealings are transitioning into recognized collegiate benefactors, marking a significant transformation in the financial dynamics of college sports.

Shift Exemplified During St. John’s-Arkansas Broadcast

While specific verification is pending, recent events suggest a potentially historic shift in collegiate athletics.

During a nationally televised broadcast on CBS, amidst the first half of the St. John’s versus Arkansas basketball game, a sideline reporter, Evan Washburn, articulated a statement that brought into sharp focus the evolving—and some argue, lamentable—condition of what is traditionally referred to as “college sports”. This moment underscored the dramatic changes reshaping the NCAA landscape and student-athlete compensation.