Roger Goodell's college football comments given 'shark vs. fish' comparison

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has offered assistance to collegiate football leaders amid significant changes within the sport's structure. Speaking at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center ahead of Super Bowl LX, Goodell highlighted issues such as player eligibility and the NCAA's governance model, emphasizing the importance of the NFL's three-year eligibility rule. This rule requires players to wait 36 months post-high school before entering the draft, a policy Goodell says promotes maturity and education.

Goodell's remarks suggest the NFL's willingness to help stabilize college football, which is experiencing rapid transformation. His comments arrive as college basketball deals with players attempting to return to amateur status after professional endeavors, a situation the NFL is monitoring to avoid similar challenges.

ESPN analyst Greg McElroy criticized Goodell's offer, suggesting it could lead to increased NFL influence over college football. McElroy argued that the NFL benefits from college football as a developmental platform without incurring costs of its own minor league system. He expressed concern that the NFL's