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OSU football journal: Mike Gundy approves of California law, but hopes for uniformity

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy isn’t bothered by the idea of the California bill that was signed into law Monday allowing college athletes to hire agents and profit from their name, image and likeness.

Gundy just wants an even playing field for everyone.

The law, known as the Fair Pay to Play Act, is scheduled to take effect in California in 2023.

“I say pay ‘em. If they've earned it, pay ‘em,” Gundy said Monday. “Is there any coaches on there in the last four or five years on the video game that’s got a mullet?