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Oklahoma State Coach Advocates for Athlete Employment Rights

7/11/2025

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Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy is championing a revolutionary shift in college sports, urging that athletes be treated as employees with rights to collective bargaining and salary caps. He calls for a fairer system to level the playing field against wealthier schools. A recent $2.8 million NCAA settlement paves the way for direct payments to athletes, tackling issues of roster tampering and outdated amateurism.

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Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy is championing a revolutionary shift in college sports, urging that athletes be treated as employees with rights to collective bargaining and salary caps. He calls for a fairer system to level the playing field against wealthier schools. A recent $2.8 million NCAA settlement paves the way for direct payments to athletes, tackling issues of roster tampering and outdated amateurism.