College Athletes Getting Paid? Here Are Some Pros And Cons There are two sides to every story. This article goes into great detail about the Pros and Cons of each. The author of the story (Malcolm Lemmons) says that " their are a ton of factors to consider about paying these athletes." Before you can make a decision read this article. ( to read more click the title) The Case for Paying College Athletes The talks of paying the athletes has been talked about for the last couple years. The colleges bring in a ton of money so there is good reason to have the idea of paying the athletes. The students recieve full-rides but is that enough? (to read more click the title) Colleges Should Be About Education First The education in all of this has gotten lost in the hype. The schools are made for educating the kids not just for sports. The universities pride themselves on high GPA's and high SAT and ACT scores... then why is paying the students even a discussion. The players need to realize that a student- athlete comes before just the athlete. ( to read more click the title)
Poll: Majority of black Americans favor paying college athletes; 6 in 10 whites disagree This article is about the different opinions of White and Black people on paying the athletes. More whites are in favor of not paying them while more blacks are in favor of paying them. The article provides statistics and data to backup this claim. An example of their data and statistics is that polls find that " 54 percent, support paying college athletes based on revenue they generate." The article isn't biased towards either side but does give many facts and statistics. ( to read more about this article click the title)
In Defense of the One-and-Done This article is about how one and done athletes are making it harder for the idea of paying college athletes hard. It goes into detail about how the NCAA athletes are more likely to go pro after one year. The article favors the one and done athletes and understands the struggle of a college student. The article also says the teams with the most one and done athletes tend to be the better teams. ( to read more about this article click the title)
Do college athletes get enough? This article goes into detail about how college athletes receive tons of benefits. They choose the side that paying the athletes is not a good idea. The article says the students are their for an education not just for their given sport. They are student athletes and Student comes before athlete. They are their for an education first and athletics second. ( to read more about this article click the title)
Schools' money flows to athletes This article explains how collegiate sports do make up a big portion of revenue for the schools. The article says that most of that money however is kept inside the program itself. The athletes of these teams receive tons of things the typical student does not. Money does talk and this article tells us more information on how that money is routed to the athletes. Student athletes have it all. ( to read more click the title)
Need more money for college? Do all college students have enough money? The answer here depends on the person and their background. The article talks about how many college kids need a job just to have enough money for food. This article also brings up that many collegiate athletes receive the best meal plans they have to offer and that they're getting these meal plans completely paid for. The college student has a hard time and does indeed need more money but the athletes do not. ( to read more click the title)
N.B.A. Commissioner Is Ready for a Change in the 'One-and-Done' Eligibility Rule "The idea of one-and-done players is destroying college basketball" says N.B.A. commissioner Adam Silver. The National Basketball Association has had the rule that no player under the age of 19 is eligible for the draft since 2006. Silver either wants to raise the rule to 20 years old or get rid of the age rule in general. The best talents have been leaving college to make money. A big move now by the players is to avoid college in general and go and play over seas for a year. This is ruining college basketball's revenue and college basketball in general. ( to read more click the title)
With creativity, NCAA could better compensate athletes The NCAA makes tons of money for sure. This article is for paying the athletes a little cash to help their college life be better. Collegiate sports is the best way colleges make money other than students tuition. If the NCAA made some changes the collegiate athletes could make a little cash. ( to read more click the title)
Are college athletes the same as prisoners? These judges seem to think so College life is not at all that great as an athlete. Many judges have stated that life as a collegiate athlete is almost like being prisoners. The athlete's life consist of practice, school, studying, and sleeping. "If I was an athlete I would complain too" says Hon. Judge Phillip McDonald. Changes need to be made to make College life for an athlete safe. ( to read more click the title)
College Athletes Aim to Put Price on 'Priceless' Some college athletes are more popular than others. The big programs always get the big time players. Johnny Manziel is a great example the article talks about. Whenever Johnny was playing the TV was on for anyone who watched college football. When Johnny was at Texas A & M their program went to 29th in total revenue to 1st. You can't put a price on some players and that's why it would be hard to pay them. ( to read more click the title)
How college sports cheat student athletes "The athletes that have a chance to go pro are at college for one thing and that's for their sport. The education does not interest them" says Rashad McCants. This article talks about how athletes want to focus on their "craft" and not so much school. McCants says the idea of a student athlete is myth for anyone who wants to go professional. ( to read more click the title)
Paying college athletes would hurt traditions, NCAA chief Emmert testifies What makes the college life harder now then it was back then? The athletes back then had 2 a days just the same as the athletes now. The idea of paying the athletes completely ruins the traditions of college sports. The athletes now actually receive more benefits then the previous athletes! The sports have gotten more popular but that doesn't mean it is right to give these athletes even more compensation than a full-ride. ( to read more click the title) If Colleges Can't Pay Athletes, Maybe Fans Can, Group Says The fans of many collegiate teams believe that the athletes deserve more compensation then they are already receiving. The fans bring in the revenue so they should have a say in where that money goes. Athletes put in the work so they should get some compensation. Every player wants this change but they're still receiving a full-ride as well. ( to read more click the title)
N.C.A.A. Deal Pays Athletes Back for Hidden Costs of a Full Ride This article talks about the students getting there school paid for and the further benefits after that. A student-athlete who received a full scholarship to West Virginia University was financially poor. The college essentially paid for his schooling and made sure his family was financial stable as well. The colleges due care... especially to the athletes who bring in money for the school. ( to read more click the title)
Study: College Athletes Worth 6 Figures, Live Below Federal Poverty Line Everyone who knows anything about the college life is that it is not easy. You put that with a sport it must seem impossible at times. Athletes have been living below the federal poverty line and are quote on quote "Slaves." They do deserve some compensation according to this article. College life is not easy but the life of a college athlete can be a bit harder in some areas. ( to read more click the title) Show Us the Money This article talks about the prices of attending certain collegiate sports. It goes into detail how the prices of each sport fluctuate drastically. Men's sports bring in almost 3 times more than women sports. This article is more in the support of not paying college athletes due to their benefits and the fluctuations in the revenue income. ( to read more click the title)
Day of Reckoning for N.C.A.A. To New York Times believes that it would be a doomsday if college athletes had received payment for playing. This article says the N.C.A.A. would be a corrupt organization and it would fully go against the collegiate lifestyle. There's professional teams for a reason and if you are good enough to make it there then you should be paid when you get there. No payment in college. ( to read more click the title)
Big-time college athletes are a step closer to being paid The first college athletes union was created at Northwestern University. This group is going a step further to making the idea of paying collegiate athletes a reality. The only way the athletes would be paid according to this article would be if they were the big- time athletes. This wouldn't be the most fair way but at least it is a start. (to read more click the title)
College debate heating up; Opinions vary on whether to pay student athletes The debates have really started to heat up on this topic over the last 2 years. Paying the athletes has become a reality with the income these players have been bringing in. The athletes life has not been easy and paying them could solve it. ( to read more click here)
Games offer rare payday for athletes The profit games have been bring in for schools is insane amount. The ticket sales and people watching the games on television is enough extra money to maybe the athletes some money. The athletes are the show so the author of the article feels they deserve some of that money. ( to read more click the title)
A Victory for Athletes as University Employees The chance to make money in college is hard for sure. Athletes are tired and this article understands that but there are opportunities to make some money. The colleges do give athletes a better chance to receive a job at the school then the typical student. Money is tight but it is manageable. ( to read more click the title)
From small schools to big leagues A big reason why paying the athletes is a mistake is mainly due to the difference in revenue between big schools and little schools. The big schools bring in the crowds while the small schools bring in the frowns. This is a huge problem in paying the athletes and this article goes into further detail on why paying the athletes is a mistake. ( to read more click the title)
Amateur student athletes set to cash in on college billions All the athletes want the benefits. The juniors and seniors of the programs think they deserve more compensation then the younger class. Distributing the wealth through the athletes is a problem and the younger athletes feel that this idea that they get paid less is not fair. ( to read more click the title)
Reward college athletes - with a meaningful education How do you pay the athletes when they are leaving after a year? The one-and-done players are making it impossible to pay the players. This article gives the idea that they could get paid if they stayed there all 4 years. They would receive and education and compensation. ( to read more click the title)
College athletes and gambling What would the athletes do with the money if they got paid to play? This article says they would be drinking and gambling. The author suggests that their would be more violent acts at colleges and the athletes would be getting in a ton of trouble. ( to read more click the title)
The price of 'Madness' March Madness is the nickname for the NCAA's division national basketball tournament.This month of basketball brings in tons of money. The money 'Madness' brings in is more than the entire season of all collegiate basketball games total .The revenue this brings in is enough to pay the players. ( to read more click the title)
Top Conferences to Allow Aid for Athletes' Full Bills The big conferences bring in the big money. Some of these conferences believe that the athletes deserve money for their craft. The only problem is the sports don't distribute the revenue evenly. They are not for sure on how to pay the athletes. They think the solution is only paying the big sports like football, basketball, and in some SEC schools cases baseball and softball. The solution is a hard one and will be a long one to figure out what works best.( to read more click the title)
NCAA stands firm against professionalism The NCAA does not believe in paying their athletes. They think that paying them would result in athletes abusing the money and wanting to go professional would not be worth it. The athletes scholarships are enough and the benefits each athlete receives is far better than the regular student. This article strongly believes that paying the athletes would corrupt college sports and could cause professional sports to fall. ( to read more click the title)