James Madison vs. Virigina Tech (HamptonRoads.com) This article from the Virginian Pilot-Online might have escaped your attention, but it could be something that has deep-ranging effects on collegiate athletics. While the bill only affects schools in Virginia, if other state houses take up similar legislation across the country, it could deeply impact and potentially hurt smaller public universities across the country. The article, written by Harry Minium , says it like this: Old Dominion, Norfolk State and many other state schools will have to depend more on fundraising and ticket sales and less on student fees to fund their athletic budgets under a bill signed into law by Gov. Terry McAuliffe Sunday night. McAuliffe signed HB 1897 without any amendments. The bill, sponsored by Del. Kirk Cox , R-Colonial Heights, sets limits on the percentage of athletic budgets that can be funded through student fees. “I am very happy to see that Governor signed the bill,...
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