Included in this program are the presentations of national awards to Sedona Prince, University of Oregon basketball player and journalism students who have excelled in investigative reporting on intercollegiate athletics. Allen Sack, Co-Founder of The Drake Group delivers a keynote address. In the midst of the current governance, NIL and athlete exploitation chaos, can a path forward be envisioned for college athletics. Is there a way back to educational sport where the recruiting promises of a meaningful college education, healthy competition, and athletics skill development are fulfilled within exciting and vibrant athletic programs that serve the function of bringing the campus, alumni, and local community together?
