College athletes are far less outspoken; being outwardly political can reflect on their school or endanger potential endorsement deals from brands that don’t want controversy.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-11-01 13:46:15">November 1, 2024 at 1:46 PM EDT</time>

College athletes are far less outspoken; being outwardly political can reflect on their school or endanger potential endorsement deals from brands that don’t want controversy.{ai:summary}<p>College athletes often remain silent on political issues due to concerns about their school's reputation and the risk of losing endorsement opportunities from brands that prefer to avoid controversy. </p><p>This cautious approach limits their ability to engage in social and political discourse. #society</p>

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