The Transfer Portal Has NO RULES & It’s Breaking College Sports | HARD PASS Ep. 81

The Transfer Portal Has NO RULES & It's Breaking College Sports | HARD PASS Ep. #81

The combination of the transfer portal and NIL deals has college sports in complete chaos right now, but changing NIL is NOT the solution 👀

Doug Kezirian breaks down why college athletics have spiraled into anarchy, why the current transfer rules are the real problem (not paying players), and why a few common-sense guardrails could immediately stabilize the sport.

From Demond Williams Jr. signing a contract and still entering the transfer portal, to midseason eligibility chaos, to professional players suiting up in college because no one wants to risk an antitrust lawsuit, Doug explains how fear of litigation has created a lawless system. NIL itself isn’t broken, it’s simply a pay raise. The real issue is unrestricted transfer freedom and the NCAA’s refusal to enforce boundaries.

Do you think NIL should stay untouched and transfer rules need fixing … or is everything broken? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Hard Pass 💯

“NIL is great, but the transfer freedom is the real problem … free agency of one-year contracts, it’s like recess.” — Doug Kezirian

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HARD PASS Ep. #81

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 – Intro

00:20 – Huddle Up

🏈 Doug explains why college sports had to evolve, how NIL became inevitable, and why the current chaos isn’t proof that paying players was a mistake — but proof the system needs guardrails.

03:00 – Fear of Lawsuits Is Killing Enforcement

🏈 Doug explains how antitrust fears have paralyzed the NCAA, why no one wants to enforce rules, and how that hesitation has opened the door to complete chaos.

04:04 – The REAL Issue: Unrestricted Transfer Freedom

🏈 Doug breaks down why free-agency-style transfers are destroying roster stability, recruiting, and accountability. NIL is not the problem — it’s simply a pay raise — and Doug explains why schools are willingly paying athletes, proving players were underpaid for decades.

07:12 – Pro Players Returning to College?

🏀 Doug explains how NCAA basketball eligibility has spiraled, why drafted and overseas pros are being cleared to play, and how legal fear has replaced common sense.

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