The University of Alabama’s Athletic Director Greg Byrne issued a statement after President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at stopping pay-to-play payments to student athletes from third parties.
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Byrne shared the university’s support of the executive order in his statement.
“The University of Alabama applauds this executive order from President Trump to help ensure a long-term, sustainable model of intercollegiate athletics,” Byrne said in his statement. “We are proud of our broad-based athletic programs and strongly support the future regulatory and congressional action that will preserve these opportunities for student athletes.”
— Greg Byrne (@Greg_Byrne) July 25, 2025
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