Buying into college football: the system behind the sport

Name: Buying into college football: the system behind the sport
Uploaded: 2013-10-26T00:44:28Z
Duration: P461S
Description: The new book, "The System: The Glory and Scandal of Big-Time College Football," offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the costly -- and often unprofitable -- practices behind the sport, including extreme salaries for coaches and treating players like commodities. Jeffrey Brown talks to author Armen Keteyian.

Clip: Season 2013 | 7m 41s

The new book, "The System: The Glory and Scandal of Big-Time College Football," offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the costly -- and often unprofitable -- practices behind the sport, including extreme salaries for coaches and treating players like commodities. Jeffrey Brown talks to author Armen Keteyian.

Aired: 10/25/13

Rating: NR

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