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George Miller: “The nostalgic days when student athletes really were, 'students,' first... those days are pretty much over in high-level…”

On the recordMay 7, 2014
The nostalgic days when student athletes really were, 'students,' first... those days are pretty much over in high-level athletic programs.
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George Miller
Democratic · California

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Miller reflects on the changing nature of college athletics and student athletes' roles.

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