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College Athletes Should Get Paid. The Pandemic Proved It.
Football was always about the money. Now the players deserve some.
First they weren’t. Now they are.
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In Detroit, Laurence Deitch is what’s known as a macher.
A highly regarded corporate lawyer, he’s had critical behind-the-scenes roles at institutions ranging from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to the Michigan Democratic Party. His closest association, though, has long been with his alma mater, the University of Michigan, where he spent 24 years on the board of regents, including several as chairman. When he was defeated for reelection in 2016 (yes, Michigan regents are elected), he was named “emeritus regent.”