Episode 6: For Security's Sake Football Needs a Boss

If you didn’t have time to read my newsletter edition yesterday, or just prefer to have something insightful to listen to while you do your grocery shopping on mow the lawn, here is the next episode of the Secure Stakes podcast.This week I take a look at governance in football and how it is impacting security. I propose a Commissioner of Football— someone to manage governance and infrastructure from high school through the pro ranks so security doesn’t get lost in the mad dash for profits.Here is the speed read version:* 🏈 Football’s boundaries between pro, college, and high school are eroding as NIL money, transfers, gambling, and more change the system.* 👩‍🎓 College football athletes function as semi-professionals, but governance structures have not adapted to protect them.* 🛡️ Pro teams invest in security, while colleges lag behind — leaving players more exposed.* 🧭 A single Commissioner of Football could oversee all levels, set standards, and safeguard integrity.* 🎲 Without unified oversight, risks from gambling, commercialization, and weak security will grow.Secure Stakes by Matthew Wein is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit securestakes.substack.com/subscribe