NCAA on Thin Ice as Judge Threatens to Tank $2.7B House Settlement

🚨 Crisis Mode in Indy – The landmark House v. NCAA settlement—meant to reshape college sports with $2.7 billion in back pay and a revenue-sharing future—is suddenly in jeopardy. And the blame falls squarely on the NCAA and power conference commissioners for their shocking lack of foresight.

Judge Wilken’s Warning Shot

Federal judge Claudia Wilken, who preliminarily approved the deal last year, is now furious with the NCAA’s revised proposal. Sources confirm she:
✔ Torched the NCAA’s “half-measures” on roster limits
✔ Demanded immediate fixes to protect current athletes
✔ Threatened to nix the entire deal if concerns aren’t addressed

“They assumed she’d rubber-stamp it. Instead, she handed them a wake-up call.” – Legal insider

Grandfather Clause Showdown

Wilken’s core demand? Grandfathering in current athletes to prevent roster cuts from gutting teams. But the NCAA’s latest proposal allegedly ignored her directive—a move one AD called “tone-deaf at best, malicious at worst.”

CFP Meetings Overshadowed

The drama derailed this week’s College Football Playoff expansion talks, with commissioners fleeing reporters post-meeting. The Big 12’s Brett Yormark and SEC’s Greg Sankey were notably silent—a rare sight.

NEWS: Judge Claudia Wilken issued an order related to the House settlement today, giving attorneys 14 days to phase in or/and grandfather in roster limits or she will *deny* the House settlement. pic.twitter.com/zt75OzQrfb

— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) April 23, 2025

What’s Next?

The NCAA and conferences have days, not weeks, to salvage the deal. Failure could mean:
🔥 Delayed revenue sharing (slated for 2025)
🔥 Legal chaos as plaintiffs regroup
🔥 More congressional pressure

Big12sportz Bottom Line: This isn’t just bureaucracy—it’s a $2.7 billion game of chicken. And Judge Wilken just proved she’s not blinking.

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