In the highly competitive landscape of college football, information is power. The Big 12 Conference’s new mandatory injury availability report, designed to promote transparency and protect the integrity of the game, has introduced a new layer of complexity. The hypothetical case of Utah coach Kyle Whittingham not listing quarterback Devon Dampier on the report ahead of a crucial game against Texas Tech serves as a powerful example of how a seemingly legal omission could create a significant ripple effect across the league. While Coach Whittingham’s decision may technically fall within the gray area of the new policy, the strategic
