Le Batard says Mahomes, athletes must oppose Protect College Sports…

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNow to the story.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFox News reports commentator Dan Le Batard says Patrick Mahomes and other athletes are obligated to oppose the Protect College Sports Act.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWith us is Zelda Okonkwo-Reyes, commissioner of the Mid-Continental Collegiate Athletics Conference.

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   Zelda Okonkwo-ReyesThank you, Vera. Our conference is proud to be listening. We held nine listening sessions, and I carry the results on this laminated pie chart.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo, does Mahomes owe anyone an opinion on this bill?

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   Zelda Okonkwo-ReyesMahomes is a gifted athlete who may speak when he feels ready. We respect that. We held eleven listening sessions on exactly that point.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNine, a second ago.

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   Zelda Okonkwo-ReyesNine formal, and then eleven including the hallway ones.

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   Zelda Okonkwo-ReyesAnyway, the pie chart shows every stakeholder feeling something, and every slice is the same shade of beige.

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    Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBeige is not a position, Commissioner. I'll ask again: what does your conference think of the bill?

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    Zelda Okonkwo-ReyesWe think the bill is a bill, and we think Dan is a commentator.

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    Zelda Okonkwo-ReyesWe have trained for this neutrality for years, and honestly, we're winning it.

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    Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWinning it. Is there a trophy for that?

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    Zelda Okonkwo-ReyesThere's a banner in the lobby, Vera. It says nothing, and it's beautiful. I'd happily coach Mahomes through saying nothing in under four minutes.

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    Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat's generous. Last try, and I'll take a yes or no: where does the conference stand on the Protect College Sports Act?

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    Zelda Okonkwo-ReyesWe are listening, Vera. We have now held thirty-four listening sessions, and the last one is happening while we speak.