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Mission: To ensure the promise of college athletics is realized for college athletes.

The Drake Group Education Fund (TDGEF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit education organization whose mission is to ensure that the promise of college athletics is realized for all stakeholders. TDGEF produces The Allen Sack National Symposium on Integrity in College Sports and the Critical Issues in College Sports Webinar Series, conducts fact-based research on intercollegiate athletics and develops posi

tion papers and other educational materials that influence public discourse on current issues and controversies in college sport.

05/29/2026

The recording is now live! 🎥

Thank you to everyone who joined The Drake Group Education Fund for our latest Critical Issues in College Sports webinar:
“The New Enforcers: The College Sports Commission, MMR Titans, and the Battle for Oversight.”

This timely discussion explored:
🏈 The evolving role of the College Sports Commission
⚖️ Enforcement authority and conference pushback
💰 The impact of the House settlement
📺 The influence of multimedia rights companies and “Associated Entities”

Featuring an outstanding panel:
• Matt Brown
• Robert Boland, J.D.
• Kelsey Nicole Nelson (“KNN”)
• Barbara Osborne, J.D.
• Chris Hoppe

Watch the full recording here:
https://youtu.be/dZpS6UBbACY

05/21/2026

🚨 HAPPENING TODAY — FINAL OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN 🚨

College athletics is entering a new era of governance, enforcement, and oversight—and the implications are enormous.

Join The Drake Group Education Fund’s Critical Issues in College Sports Webinar Series for:

“The New Enforcers: The College Sports Commission, MMR Titans, and the Battle for Oversight”

Following the House v. NCAA settlement, the proposed College Sports Commission (CSC) is expected to oversee revenue sharing, NIL enforcement, and third-party influence across college athletics. But major questions remain:

Will the power conferences fully support the new framework?
What role will multimedia rights companies play moving forward?
How will “associated entities” be regulated?
And what happens if the biggest stakeholders reject enforcement authority?

Today’s discussion will break down the real-world implications of these developments and what they mean for the future of college sports.

📅 TODAY — May 21, 2026 at 2-3:30pm EST
🔗 Register here: https://conta.cc/4dmAxNk

05/20/2026

📢 WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT – MAY 21

The landscape of college sports governance is shifting rapidly—and enforcement authority is now at the center of a growing power struggle.

Join The Drake Group Education Fund’s Critical Issues in College Sports Webinar Series for:

“The New Enforcers: The College Sports Commission, MMR Titans, and the Battle for Oversight”

Backed by a multi-million-dollar framework tied to the House v. NCAA settlement, the College Sports Commission (CSC) is designed to regulate revenue sharing, NIL activity, and third-party influence across college athletics.

However, major fractures are already emerging:

The Big 12 has signed the CSC oversight agreement
The SEC and Big Ten have not yet committed, citing concerns over enforcement authority and penalties
Multimedia rights companies such as Learfield, Playfly, and TPG are increasingly being classified as “associated entities,” raising legal and compliance questions

We will explore:
💡 What enforcement looks like under the CSC
💡 Why conference alignment is breaking down
💡 The implications of “associated entities” in recruiting and compliance
💡 How the $2.8B House settlement reshapes the power structure

📅 May 21, 2026
🎙️ Live expert discussion + Q&A

👉 Register here: https://conta.cc/4dmAxNk

Don’t miss this timely breakdown of one of the most important governance shifts in college sports.

05/15/2026

🚨 Updated Panel Announcement 🚨

We’re thrilled to announce that Chris Hoppe has joined the panel for Thursday’s webinar hosted by The Drake Group Education Fund.

Chris brings more than two decades of Division I leadership experience, including serving as Deputy Athletic Director at the University of Pittsburgh. Today, he helps universities and athletics departments identify and develop leaders for the future through his role with Excel Search & Advisory’s Collegiate Practice.

He joins an already exceptional lineup for:
🎙️ The New Enforcers: The College Sports Commission, MMR Titans, and the Battle for Oversight

Moderated by:
🎤 Matt Brown (Extra Points)

Featuring:
• Robert Boland, J.D.
• Kelsey Nicole Nelson
• Barbara Osborne, J.D.
• Chris Hoppe, J.D.

This webinar will dive into the tension surrounding the College Sports Commission, the role of “Associated Entities,” and the power dynamics shaping the future of college athletics.

📅 Thursday, May 21
⏰ 2–3:30 PM EST

If you’ve been trying to understand where governance, media rights, and leadership in college sports are headed next, this is a conversation worth your time.

➡️ Register now before Thursday.
https://conta.cc/4wql1Hu

05/14/2026

Everyone keeps talking about the future of college sports.

This webinar is about who’s actually controlling it.

The new College Sports Commission was designed to bring structure and accountability to a rapidly changing system — but not everyone is fully on board. Add in the growing power of multimedia rights companies and the fallout from the House settlement, and the result is one of the most important turning points college athletics has faced in decades.

Join The Drake Group Education Fund for a timely conversation on:
🔹 Enforcement and governance
🔹 The role of “Associated Entities”
🔹 Conference power struggles
🔹 Media rights influence
🔹 What comes next for college athletics

📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026
⏰ 2–3:30 PM EST

Featuring an incredible panel of experts and leaders across sports law, journalism, and athletics administration.

Registration is now open — reserve your spot today.
https://conta.cc/4wql1Hu

05/12/2026

🚨 REGISTRATION OPEN 🚨

College sports is entering a new era of enforcement, oversight, and power struggles.

Join The Drake Group Education Fund on Thursday, May 21 from 2–3:30 PM EST for:

🎙️ The New Enforcers: The College Sports Commission, MMR Titans, and the Battle for Oversight

Backed by the House v. NCAA settlement, the College Sports Commission was created to regulate revenue sharing and third-party influence across college athletics. But major questions remain:

⚖️ Will the SEC and Big Ten fully buy in?
💰 How will “Associated Entities” reshape recruiting and NIL oversight?
📺 Why are Learfield, Playfly, and TPG under increased scrutiny?
🏈 What does the future of governance look like in college sports?

Moderator:
🎤 Matt Brown (Extra Points)

Panelists:
• Robert Boland, J.D.
• Kelsey Nicole Nelson (KNN)
• Barbara Osborne, J.D.
• Graham Rossini

Whether you follow NIL, sports business, media rights, or college athletics governance, this webinar delivers the insight you need from leaders at the center of the conversation.

📌 Secure your spot now and join the discussion. https://conta.cc/4wql1Hu

05/08/2026

TDGEF would like to extend a special thank you to Christine Brown & Partners
for their generous donation and continued commitment to supporting college athletes.

As college athletics continues to evolve, college athletes face increasingly complex challenges surrounding NIL rights, scholarships, transfers, Title IX, eligibility, and athlete advocacy. Christine Brown & Partners has become a powerful voice in this space — helping athletes, coaches, and families navigate these changes while protecting their rights and futures.

Their work goes far beyond legal representation. They are helping shape a more informed, equitable, and athlete-centered future for collegiate sports.

We are grateful for their support of our mission and for the meaningful impact they continue to have across the world of college athletics.

05/07/2026

Two standout conversations from the 2026 Allen Sack National Symposium are now available to watch on YouTube.

🏆 The Award Honorees video recognizes leaders helping shape the future of college athletics through innovation, advocacy, and impact.

🎙️ The Fireside Chat featuring Julie Sommer and Cody Campbell dives into leadership, change, and where college sports may be headed next.

Watch both now:

▶️ Award Honorees
https://youtu.be/RYLjoRKatt4

▶️ Fireside Chat
https://youtu.be/egED-AwNpXM

Which conversation stood out to you most? 👇

05/06/2026

What if the NCAA isn’t the center of college sports much longer?

There’s a quiet shift happening—power, money, and decision-making are moving in new directions.
This panel explores how super-leagues could redefine everything from competition to control.

🎥 Watch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/B_OAZh2TsUg

Would you still follow college sports if it looked completely different from today?

05/05/2026

The future of college athletics is being decided right now.

Panel 3 from the Allen Sack National Symposium tackles one of the biggest questions in sports today:

Are college athletes employees—and should they unionize?

In “The Labor Paradox,” experts break down:
• The legal complexities behind athlete unionization
• The ripple effects across the NCAA
• What this means for the future of college sports

This isn’t just a debate—it’s a turning point.

🎥 Watch the full discussion here: https://youtu.be/g-TsrVjmprs

👇 Where do you stand—should college athletes be able to unionize?

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