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David Teel: Protect College Sports Act ranges from reasonable to silly
By David Teel, The Virginian-Pilot at Waco Tribune-Herald
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
NORFOLK, Va. — College sports lost its chew toy du jour Monday when Texas Tech and quarterback Brendan Sorsby, outflanked by the Big 12’s legal muscle, ended their preposterous quest for Sorsby to play this season for the reigning conference…
Why this matters in The Waco
The Protect College Sports Act's implications will be closely watched in Waco , given the city's strong ties to college athletics. As home to Baylor University, a prominent institution in the Big 12 conference, Waco residents have a vested interest in the outcome of such legislation. The act's provisions, which range from reasonable to questionable, will likely have a direct impact on local student-athletes and the university's athletic programs. Baylor's athletic department will need to navigate the changing landscape of college sports, ensuring compliance with new regulations while also supporting its student-athletes. The community will be looking to see how the university balances these competing interests, and how the new rules affect the local sports scene. As the situation unfolds, Waco's college sports fans will be paying close attention to the potential consequences for their beloved Baylor Bears.
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Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
Reading time: 1 min
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