Big Ten athletic directors met in person on Wednesday here in Chicago, spending much of the time discussing Plan B (CSC changes) and Plan C (self-governance) if a revised congressional bill fails. “It would be a bit of a stopgap.” 👇

The Protect College Sports Act is in a dire position. As Wednesday night arrived, the SEC and Big Ten continued to oppose the bill - despite days of negotiations with lawmakers, specifically over closing a cap circumvention loophole. Time is running out.