Several college football analysts, like Joel Klatt, have expressed dissatisfaction with the state of the sport. Given the new NIL regulations, there has been fierce competition on the transfer portal. Players are quitting programs quickly, and a huge quantity of money is being wasted. According to Klatt, the college football system as it exists now is “unsustainable.”
Joel Klatt: “Unsustainable” in Regarding College Football
Jeff Hafley, the head coach at Boston College, just accepted a position as the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers. Among the causes, he mentioned, was the evolution of the sport. Klatt congratulated him on social media and agreed with his evaluation of the game.
“Some of my most memorable production meetings during my career were held with him. I am also really irritated with CFB for being in a situation where outstanding coaches will keep leaving because of our flawed framework.
According to Klatt, a collective bargaining agreement is necessary for the sport. He claims that without one, the sport is “unsustainable.”
The goal of collective bargaining agreements is to benefit all parties. In addition to the owners of the league, players have a voice. A CBA in college football is problematic since it acknowledges that the game is no longer played in an amateur league. But the players have a great deal of power under the existing setup. Even if a CBA might not be the solution, something needs to shift. Although the present structure is sound, it has serious problems that could endanger the sport.
