That counts. Esn if yo want to vote yes by proxy, that doesnt count. So i had to be there in person. And we can now get started. Maria, are you ready . To orde all right, thank you so much, and this hearing will come to order. Uss the today, the committee convenes te discuss the issue of compensating student athletes for the use of their name, image, and likeness, nil. I welcome our distinguished panel of witnesses and thank f n them fores appearing. Today, we will hear from keith carter, viece chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics for mississippi, my alma mater, where i lettered in zero sports. Ohio state university. Ms. Deion collar, professor of law and director of the center for sport and the law at the university of Baltimore School n of law. Mr. Greg sanke, commissioner of the southeastern conference, and mr. Eric winston, chief partnerships officer for one nl Team Partners, former president. Of the nflfl players associatioo and former nfl player and College Athlete. College s
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