Mark Pennington
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@MarkPenningtonn
Former DFO @Pitt_FB X @UNCFootball | @UF x @UNC Alum | 🏠 Destin, FL
Greg Sankey's emphasis on the need for consistent application of eligibility rules to avoid disruption in college sports is contradicted by the NCAA's own recent practices. As evidenced by multiple eligibility grants, the NCAA has waived similar rules for former professional athletes, including Thierry Darlan, Abdullah Ahmed, James Nnaji, and Fedor Zugic. These waivers demonstrate selective enforcement, undermining Sankey's assertion that inconsistent application fuels disruption. Courts in similar cases have highlighted such inconsistencies as evidence of arbitrary decision-making. Also, Sankey's reliance on outdated principles of amateurism and academic integration is not aligned with the current realities of college athletes and the proliferation of #NIL deals. Furthermore, Sankey is a lay witness who can offer opinions based on personal knowledge, but this affidavit is littered with conclusory statements that are not tied to specific facts or data. Finally, Sankey is not only biased but has a conflict of interest while serving in the role of SEC Commissioner.
