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IPS IN 5: It's Just Different Now

Yes, it's tougher now than ever for fans to connect with current players due to the new rules and unlimited transfers, but it doesn't mean they can't. College athletics is just different now, which isn't a bad thing.
By James Henderson
February 6, 2026
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Yes, it's tougher now than ever for fans to connect with current players due to the new rules and unlimited transfers, but it doesn't mean they can't. College athletics is just different now, which isn't a bad thing.
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