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Pay for play? Is that OK?

October 2, 2019 Sports

Kennedy Roy Staff Writer College sports is a multibillion-dollar business. The NCAA generated $1.1 billion in 2017, according to . How much of that $1.1 billion is the star player who is selling out arenas and who the school is selling merchandise with their likeness getting back? NONE. The NCAA states that 90% of revenue generated through games played by student-athletes goes into the services, programs, or distribution opportunities that directly aid the conferences and schools. But the student-athletes are left with zero compensation aside from equipment access, medical…

“We’re red hot” AD Jones discusses future of Troy Athletics

August 13, 2019August 15, 2019 Sports

Scott Shelton Staff Writer When he walked into his office as Troy’s ninth athletic director, Brent Jones took over the job previously held by one of his best friends and mentor, Jeremy McClain. “Jeremy and I go way back,” Jones said. “Jeremy and I worked together at Southern Miss for three years. “I did not know him before that, but we built a very quick and strong relationship.” Jones worked with McClain at Southern Miss before coming to Troy in 2017. As deputy athletic director at Troy, Jones said he…