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The Transfer Portal is Wrecking College Sports (Why Yearlong Free Agency Isn't Sustainable)

A breakdown of the staggering numbers + why so many players are transferring + solutions that could ease the problem.

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Andrew Petcash
Feb 04, 2022
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I’m sure you’ve seen the Dr. Pepper “Fansville” commercial before.

It’s set in a fictional college football town, where the residents keep sports at the center of their universe.

The wild part…

It’s not far from reality, especially in the south.

And last year, the town of Fansville received a mysterious addition - a portal that transports players.

Gary Prohaska on Twitter: "@AKBrews Dr. Pepper transfer portal.  https://t.co/yFVTWNOLnM" / Twitter

And tha…

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