by Jeremiah Tittle

How many economists does it take to end a corrupt system’s reign over a publicly-funded institution like NCAA athletics?  The answer: 21(hopefully)

Our friends at Playoff PAC have once again pushed the envelope. This time, the target is the Department of Justice antitrust division. 21 prominent economists have sent a letter to the DOJ to investigate the BCS’s violation of antitrust laws. It’s about time that the government serve the people and push for Division I football follow suit with every other sport in the NCAA.

Read the Playoff PAC press release here.

Read the Wall Street Journal article here.