This week I'm joined by Jas Bains, head football coach for Western Colorado University, a Div-II program in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Coach Bains walks us through the recent decisions for D-II's football season, what its like to be a head coach navigating this terrain, and the challenges unique to D-II. Are you a coach seeking effective, affordable representation? Learn about my flat fee structure: https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/coaches-program

What does it mean when an NFL player opts out?

With over 35 years of experience as a Sports Law Attorney, Jill McBride Baxter brings clarity and expert insight to the complex legal landscape of college athletics. In this long-running podcast, now in its 6th season with 200+ episodes, Jill covers timely and relevant sports law issues affecting college football coaches, athletic administrators, and the media. From NCAA rules to NIL, employment contracts, compliance, and athlete rights, each episode offers straightforward legal guidance, real-world analysis, and practical advice—without the legal jargon or the invoice.

⸻