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I agree that these players should have the ability to exploit their talents.

However, his conclusion that "Here's my guess: those sports are dominated by whites, while 78 percent of N.B.A. players and 65 percent of N.F.L. players are black." is ridiculous.

He already made his argument and failed to draw the link. The leagues NBA and NFL don't want to jeopardize their relationship with NCAA. However, other sports where whites dominate are allowed to enter the professional level earlier. Ridiculous.

The sports that he mentions have very little national interest at the college level. When was the last time a bracket went around your office for NCAA soccer, golf or tennis. Hockey is only really supported by certain northern states. And although baseball has a
College World Series, that sport is supported more by minor league teams affiliates with the pros than the NCAA.

So, if he can surmise that the NBA and NFL are protecting their relationships with the NCAA, then that is his answer and race is irrelevant.