Josh Whitman Testifies on Capitol Hill About the Future of Collegiate Sports
Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. The hearing, titled “Moving the Goalposts: How NIL is Reshaping College Athletics,” centered on the future of college sports.
As one of the brightest figures in collegiate athletics, Whitman was among a select group of experts chosen to provide expert testimony on college sports. His background as a former lawyer and academic all-American made him a natural choice to address the committee.
Mitch Gilfillan posted a short clip of some of his remarks.
Today, before a House subcommittee discussing NIL, University of Illinois AD, Josh Whitman, asks Congress for comprehensive bipartisan legislation to preserve the American collegiate sports model. Five talking points he addresses below:
— Mitch Gilfillan (@mitchgilfillan) March 4, 2025
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