In Depth With Graham Bensinger

Steve Young on NIL issues: Fame steals accountability, growth | Forward Progress

In Depth With Graham Bensinger

Show Notes

Legendary 49ers quarterback Steve Young looks back on his high school days and the significance of academics, a mindset that carried him through to law school. He also shares his thoughts on the current state of NIL policies and how the NCAA can improve going forward.

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