Imagine spending serious money on a TV spot that calls out college sports’ “Power Four commissioners,” only to have the networks outright refuse to air it. That’s exactly what Texas Tech billionaire Cody Campbell faced. And if this surprises you, just wait until you hear why.
Campbell stands behind President Trump’s “Saving College Sports” plan, designed to protect smaller sports and ensure athletes get a fair shake. In his new 30-second commercial, he says, “Their greed is bankrupting all but the biggest schools, and women’s sports and Olympic programs everywhere are paying the price. ” In other words, the ad directly criticizes the commissioners’ greed and calls for replacing the NCAA with a new governing body.
Despite paying big networks like Fox and ABC to air the ad, Campbell wa