{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"NIL, NCAA & the Wild West of College Sports \u2013 Decoding the Future with Andrew Donovan","description":"Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep  -NIL, NCAA & the Wild West of College Sports \u2013 Decoding the Future with Andrew Donovan The world of college sports is undergoing a seismic transformation \u2014 and no issue is more disruptive (or divisive) than NIL: Name, Image, and Likeness. In this week\u2019s episode of Church Pew Sports, host Bill Hobson is joined by Andrew Donovan, President of the College Division at Altius Sports Partners, for an eye-opening deep dive into how NIL is reshaping the landscape of collegiate athletics. This is more than just a conversation about athlete compensation \u2014 it\u2019s a journey into a new era of recruiting, regulation, and revenue. From the shifting power dynamics between schools and athletes to the legal entanglements challenging the NCAA\u2019s authority, Donovan offers unprecedented insight into the NIL frontier. With 40+ schools in his client portfolio, Andrew isn\u2019t just observing the changes \u2014 he\u2019s helping build the infrastructure for what comes next. You\u2019ll hear how universities are navigating the new pay-for-play ecosystem, how donor collectives are influencing recruiting like never before, and how NIL has created massive uncertainty around fairness, compliance, and sustainability. Bill and Andrew also explore the impact on the fan experience \u2014 will we ever again see a player stay four years at one school? Or are we rooting for laundry, as Jerry Seinfeld once put it? This episode tackles key questions: Is the NCAA even relevant anymore? Will college football and basketball split off into professional leagues? Can schools balance athlete pay with academic integrity? Is Title IX the next big battleground? Later in the episode, Pastor Paul Miller joins to weigh in on the deeper faith and family dimensions of college sports culture, reflecting on how far the game has drifted from its educational and community roots. With his trademark blend of wit and wisdom, Paul adds a powerful perspective to an already fascinating conversation. Whether you're a diehard Buckeye, a maize-and-blue loyalist, or simply a sports fan trying to make sense of this new world, this is the NIL masterclass you\u2019ve been waiting for. It's smart, candid, and loaded with practical insight \u2014 all through the lens of faith, culture, and real life. \ud83d\udfe6 \ud83c\udfa7 Subscribe, share, and join the Church Pew Sports community as we tackle the biggest issues in sports \u2014 and what they say about us. This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup: Bill Hobson Pastor Paul Miller --------- Did you know you can now WATCH Church Pew Sports on our new YOUTUBE Channel? You can listen to EVERY episode of CPS by visiting Churchpewsports.com\/ We would love to hear your thoughts, comments, and questions. Reach out to us at: churchpewsports316@gmail.com Stay connected to Church Pew Sports on Facebook and Twitter @CPewsSports316   ","author_name":"Church Pew Sports Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/churchpewsports.com","html":"