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Petitti's Revenue Focus Threatens College Football Integrity

2/20/2025

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Stewart Mandel took aim at Big Ten commissioners Kevin Warren and Tony Petitti in his Athletic mailbag, asserting that while SEC's Greg Sankey enhances college football, Petitti's focus on TV revenue compromises the sport's integrity. He argues that Petitti's bold revenue tactics eclipse Warren's shortcomings, ultimately labeling Petitti as the more impactful leader.

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Stewart Mandel took aim at Big Ten commissioners Kevin Warren and Tony Petitti in his Athletic mailbag, asserting that while SEC's Greg Sankey enhances college football, Petitti's focus on TV revenue compromises the sport's integrity. He argues that Petitti's bold revenue tactics eclipse Warren's shortcomings, ultimately labeling Petitti as the more impactful leader.