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Lance Holtzclaw

Role(s) as quoted
  • Utah defensive end (formerly Washington); Senate Commerce witness
  • Utah defensive end (formerly Washington)
Person type
Players
Entries
2 (Jun 3, 2026 to Jun 3, 2026)
Topics
Governance & legislation (2) Transfer portal (2) Conference realignment (1) Eligibility (1)

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Lance Holtzclaw, Utah defensive end (formerly Washington); Senate Commerce witness · · 12-team/revenue-sharing (2024-26) · permalink
“I have experienced the impact of NIL, the transfer portal, conference realignment, evolving eligibility rules, and the many changes shaping modern college athletics.”
Testifying on the Protect College Sports Act, said a national NIL framework would remove 'gray area' for athletes and that behind every policy debate are real students; noted coaching turnover disrupts development.
Source: U.S. Senate Commerce Committee (Democratic press release): Committee Hears Powerful Testimony Bolstering the Need to Fix College Sports Crisis
Governance & legislation Transfer portal Conference realignment Eligibility
Lance Holtzclaw, Utah defensive end (formerly Washington) · · 12-team/revenue-sharing (2024-26) · permalink
“I wouldn't call any team my favorite, but I do represent the team I currently play for, which is the University of Utah”
Asked by Sen. John Curtis to name his favorite team after playing for several schools, gave a diplomatic answer; Cruz joked he might run for office. Said a national NIL framework 'eliminates a lot of the gray area.'
Source: Deseret News: This Utah athlete's answer was so diplomatic, senators joked he should run for office
Transfer portal Governance & legislation