LETTER TO THE EDITOR Streaming and big money are ruining college athletics | Thomas Gebhart From the 16 readers sound off on the NIL era of college sports series Jan 18, 2026 Jan 18, 2026 Updated Feb 17, 2026 × Following along as State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands draws a cartoon about tariffs. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save This is a small item considering all of the serious things going on in the world right now, but it’s one that bothers many sports fans.kAmx7 J@F H2?E E@ H2E49 J@FC 72G@C:E6 E62>D[ J@F 2C6 ?@H C6BF:C65 E@ D:8? FA 7@C 2E =62DE 7@FC DEC62>:?8 D6CG:46D] %9:D[ 2=@?8 H:E9 E96 5:D2DEC@FD :>A=6>6?E2E:@? @7 ?2>6[ :>286 2?5 =:<6?6DD 4@?EC24ED :? E96 }rpp[ 92G6 CF:?65 4@==686 2E9=6E:4D]k^AmkAmx 42?’E H2E49 E96 82>6D x H2?E[ 2?5 E96C6 :D ?@ =@?86C 2 “E62>” E92E =2DED >@C6 E92? @?6 D62D@?] w@H 5@ J@F 56G6=@A 2 7@==@H:?8 :7 J@F 42?’E D66 E96> @C <?@H H9@ H:== 36 2C@F?5 E96 ?6IE D62D@?nk^Am kAm%9@>2D v6392CE[ |25:D@? k^Am People are also reading… Three children die after boat capsizes on Geneva Lake; state of emergency declared Community responds after summer storms hit Lake Geneva area Investigation continues into Friday’s Geneva Lake drownings Family honors children who drown after storm hit Geneva Lake with charity drive Wind gusts in deadly Lake Geneva storm as strong as Category 2 hurricane 'All hell broke loose': Witnesses recount storm that killed 3 children in Lake Geneva Family identifies third child who died in Geneva Lake storm; honors her with legacy fund Pink the Lake event returns to the Lake Geneva area Cleanup begins: Lake Geneva area embarks on restoration effort after severe storm Lake Geneva hotel welcomes two new dining establishments Local businesses offer support to residents post-storm Music organization denied complementary use of Riviera Cleanup begins amid Fourth of July events after Lake Geneva storms leave 3 dead Big Foot High School football team steps up to aid storm-hit local neighborhoods Former Lake Geneva boat launch worker taken into custody Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Feed | SoundStack In this Series 16 readers sound off on the NIL era of college sports Feb 18, 2026 Professional sports teams should help cover NIL costs | Dennis Carlson Updated Feb 17, 2026 Streaming and big money are ruining college athletics | Thomas Gebhart Updated Feb 17, 2026 Big money is destroying amateur college athletics | Ed Garvoille 16 updates Previous Next Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Watch Now: Phil Hands draws his latest cartoon about tariffs terrorizing farmers Following along as State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands draws a cartoon about tariffs.
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