[Softball Fan]

Looking forward let's say 4 to 6 years I would like to see what the impacts on the student athletes at SC and UCLA are both academically and physically. Ok a slide in academics won't be an issue at SC, but not so at UCLA.  The real issue is the physical issue on how the players perform and how much time they miss playing.  And what happens if the players start saying no to all the travel, and follow up with a lawsuit?  Some interesting chemistry involved with expanded travel demands, NIL, transfer portal, academics, and post playing days employment opportunities.

I agree travel would be more than the athletes have been use to.   But then look at Hawaii who has been doing it in all sports for years and years.  They don't even have the option to schedule near by non-conference games.   I haven't heard complaints from their athletes about travel.   They've gotten use to it and accept the travel business as usual.

[Softball Fan]

Looking forward let's say 4 to 6 years I would like to see what the impacts on the student athletes at SC and UCLA are both academically and physically. Ok a slide in academics won't be an issue at SC, but not so at UCLA.  The real issue is the physical issue on how the players perform and how much time they miss playing.  And what happens if the players start saying no to all the travel, and follow up with a lawsuit?  Some interesting chemistry involved with expanded travel demands, NIL, transfer portal, academics, and post playing days employment opportunities.

I agree travel would be more than the athletes have been use to.   But then look at Hawaii who has been doing it in all sports for years and years.  They don't even have the option to schedule near by non-conference games.   I haven't heard complaints from their athletes about travel.   They've gotten use to it and accept the travel business as usual.