Source: BroBible
Summary
Women’s flag football is on the verge of becoming an NCAA championship sport, with over 100 schools planning to compete next academic year. The sport is expected to gain popularity ahead of its Olympic debut in 2028, with colleges rushing to establish programs and recruit athletes. Nebraska has already announced a varsity women’s team, and other conferences are following suit.
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The habit gets a new name.
Colleges are racing to build women’s flag football programs before the Olympics, because who doesn’t want to be ahead of the curve? The sport is expected to gain popularity, and schools are eager to establish themselves as leaders. It’s like a flag football frenzy out there!
Schools are using existing fields and smaller rosters to make the sport more practical to launch. And, of course, the Olympics are the ultimate goal. Who needs a participation trophy when you can have an Olympic medal?
The original observation: Because what every college athlete needs is another way to get injured before the Olympics.
Author: Evan Null
