DeSantis to Take on College Transfer Portal Because Congress 'Can't Address Anything'

DeSantis to Take on College Transfer Portal Because Congress 'Can't Address Anything'

Liv Caputo
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July 25, 2024
ST. PETERSBURG, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis took on the college football transfer portal Wednesday morning, hinting that he and other governors plan to set up a "framework" to curb what he sees as a "yearly free agency." Why the governors? Because, DeSantis says, Congress "can't address anything." "What's happened with this transfer portal—it's almost like a […]
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DeSantis Blames NIL and Transfer Portal For the State's 'Diluted' Football Performances

DeSantis Blames NIL and Transfer Portal For the State's 'Diluted' Football Performances

Liv Caputo
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April 16, 2024
JACKSONVILLE, FL—At a press conference hosted at the Jacksonville Classical Academy, DeSantis blamed name, image, and likeness (NIL) endorsements and the increasing presence of the college transfer portal for Florida's decreased football presence. “I think this whole NIL may need some guardrails and the transferring has gotten out of hand," DeSantis said Tuesday morning at […]
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Florida Elected Officials Declare Injustice for FSU Football, Threaten Lawsuits

Florida Elected Officials Declare Injustice for FSU Football, Threaten Lawsuits

Jackson Bakich
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December 3, 2023
Florida State University was left out of the College Football Playoff despite being an undefeated conference champion, and elected officials at all levels in the state of Florida are crying foul. Some are calling for resolutions condemning the decision, and others are even calling for lawsuits. Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R-FL) congratulated FSU […]
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CFO Patronis Offers Gratitude to FSU QB after Season-Ending Injury

CFO Patronis Offers Gratitude to FSU QB after Season-Ending Injury

Jackson Bakich
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November 22, 2023
After Florida State University’s star quarterback Jordan Travis suffered a gruesome lower leg injury on Saturday which effectively ended his collegiate career, Florida Chief Financial Officer and FSU Alumni Jimmy Patronis sent a letter to the FSU QB, thanking him for his time with the program. For those unfamiliar with the Florida State athlete, Jordan […]
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Patronis Threatens Legal Action should NCAA not Grant FSU Football Player Eligibility

Patronis Threatens Legal Action should NCAA not Grant FSU Football Player Eligibility

Jackson Bakich
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October 6, 2023
After a bipartisan effort at almost all levels of Florida government last month, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker denied Florida State University football player Darrell Jackson Jr.’s immediate transfer waiver. Just a few days ago, it was announced that he would be able to play in the postseason. However, recent developments - […]
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Florida Leaders Call on NCAA to Reinstate FSU Football Player

Florida Leaders Call on NCAA to Reinstate FSU Football Player

Jackson Bakich
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August 18, 2023
In bipartisan fashion, U.S. Representatives from the state of Florida have come together to petition the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to change course and accept the hardship waiver of Florida State University football player, Darrell Jackson Jr. Earlier this month, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis sent letters to […]
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