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Burgess Owens: “At its core college sports is about enhancing the student-athletes' academic experience, and molding our young people…”

On the recordMarch 11, 2024
At its core college sports is about enhancing the student-athletes' academic experience, and molding our young people into productive citizens.
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Burgess Owens
Republican · Utah

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Emphasizing the educational aspect of college sports.

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