Then and Now: Navigating College Athletics with Amber Burdge New Mexico State Interim AD

🎧 Episode Title: Then and Now

Guest: Amber Burdge, Interim Athletics Director at New Mexico State University

In this episode, Amber and I dive into how college athletics has evolved—from the days before NIL and the transfer portal to the complex landscape we see today. With decades of experience in compliance and administration, Amber offers a powerful perspective on how these changes are impacting student-athletes, coaches, and administrators.

We talk candidly about:

 • How the transfer portal has reshaped recruiting and team dynamics

 • The real impact of NIL on athletic departments

 • What it takes to lead in this fast-changing environment

If you’re working in college athletics—or simply trying to keep up with it—this conversation is both eye-opening and essential.