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Billionaire Cody Campbell Champions Women's Sports Reforms

9/21/2025

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Cody Campbell, a former Texas Tech offensive lineman, became a billionaire after selling Double Eagle Energy Holdings for $4 billion.
He actively supports Texas Tech athletics as a major donor and chairman of the board of regents.
Campbell advocates for reforms in college sports, focusing on the protection of women's and non-revenue sports.
He founded the non-profit Saving College Sports and maintains a close relationship with President Trump on athletic issues.
Campbell criticizes the SCORE Act for neglecting smaller schools and women's sports, proposing amendments to the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 for unified media rights.

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Cody Campbell, a former Texas Tech offensive lineman, became a billionaire after selling Double Eagle Energy Holdings for $4 billion.
He actively supports Texas Tech athletics as a major donor and chairman of the board of regents.
Campbell advocates for reforms in college sports, focusing on the protection of women's and non-revenue sports.
He founded the non-profit Saving College Sports and maintains a close relationship with President Trump on athletic issues.
Campbell criticizes the SCORE Act for neglecting smaller schools and women's sports, proposing amendments to the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 for unified media rights.