Coming from a parent who has a son on a full athletic scholarship I think this payment is ridiculous. My son is getting over $40,000 for an education per year. That is plenty. Now the parents get to join in on the free ride? I'm thinking if it is a once in a lifetime chance to see my son play in a championship game. I'd drive, take a loan or find an inexpensive way to make the trip happen. College students make the trip every year to watch their favorite school play in the finals. They make it work and not on this type of $$$

 

Not every family is in a situation to be able to do that? Why should it be a struggle or hardship on the parents to get to watch their kids play for a title. How many family members of school staff and coaches get to go for free, but the parents have to take a out a lone to go.

 

Like Urban said a few weeks ago, my kids get to go for free why shouldn't my players parents get to go also?

Coming from a parent who has a son on a full athletic scholarship I think this payment is ridiculous. My son is getting over $40,000 for an education per year. That is plenty. Now the parents get to join in on the free ride? I'm thinking if it is a once in a lifetime chance to see my son play in a championship game. I'd drive, take a loan or find an inexpensive way to make the trip happen. College students make the trip every year to watch their favorite school play in the finals. They make it work and not on this type of $$$

 

Yes but I think it is safe to say that a majority of players playing in these games(Football Final Four, Basketball Final Four) that the NCAA is bankrolling millions and millions of dollars from aren't in a great place financially. How do you know they have cars that are dependable enough to drive from Youngstown, Ohio to Dallas? How do you know if they have good enough credit to get a quick loan? It doesn't make sense that the NCAA can make all of this money but mom and pop or granny and grandpa have to put up a second mortage and refinance the house to see their loved one play in a game that a whole lot of people are going to get rich off of. This reimbursment isn't hurting anyone and it's about time the NCAA did something other than turn a blind eye to those cheaters in Chapel Hill.

 

To add to that, my kid isn't on an athletic scholarship and plays on an athletic team. I'd be ELATED if his team made the finals and something like this was allowed to happen for my wife and I to be able to attend. When you add in lost time at work along with expenses it would cost us thousands of dollars to go watch our kid and his team in the finals. And he only plays in the NAIA. If Campbellsville makes it to Kansas City and goes on a deep run then our financial landscape for the entire year will likely change because of one or two games.

Edited January 7, 201511 yr by PurplePride92

Yes but I think it is safe to say that a majority of players playing in these games(Football Final Four, Basketball Final Four) that the NCAA is bankrolling millions and millions of dollars from are in a great place financially. How do you know they have cars that are dependable enough to drive from Youngstown, Ohio to Dallas? How do you know if they have good enough credit to get a quick loan? It doesn't make sense that the NCAA can make all of this money but mom and pop or granny and grandpa have to put up a second mortage and refinance the house to see their loved one play in a game that a whole lot of people are going to get rich off of. This reimbursment isn't hurting anyone and it's about time the NCAA did something other than turn a blind eye to those cheaters in Chapel Hill.

 

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Yes but I think it is safe to say that a majority of players playing in these games(Football Final Four, Basketball Final Four) that the NCAA is bankrolling millions and millions of dollars from aren't in a great place financially. How do you know they have cars that are dependable enough to drive from Youngstown, Ohio to Dallas? How do you know if they have good enough credit to get a quick loan? It doesn't make sense that the NCAA can make all of this money but mom and pop or granny and grandpa have to put up a second mortage and refinance the house to see their loved one play in a game that a whole lot of people are going to get rich off of. This reimbursment isn't hurting anyone and it's about time the NCAA did something other than turn a blind eye to those cheaters in Chapel Hill.

 

To add to that, my kid isn't on an athletic scholarship and plays on an athletic team. I'd be ELATED if his team made the finals and something like this was allowed to happen for my wife and I to be able to attend. When you add in lost time at work along with expenses it would cost us thousands of dollars to go watch our kid and his team in the finals. And he only plays in the NAIA. If Campbellsville makes it to Kansas City and goes on a deep run then our financial landscape for the entire year will likely change for one or two games.

 

PP, The company you work for banks millions of dollars and I'm guessing you are happy that you get the salary that you do? Should you get more just because they are making millions? Afterall your company is getting rich off of your efforts.

Those families who aren't in a great place financially would not have been able to afford to send their child to a 4 year school. The kid is getting a free education!

If your kid does make it to the NAIA finals, to my point, you could choose alter your financial landscape to watch them play. My guess is ESPN may have that championship game on one of their stations or you could watch it via the internet.

You travel for work. How many $300 per night hotels do you stay in (domestically)? How much can you expense for meals? The amount they are giving seems excessive.

 

I just feel the opportunity for a child to receive a free education for a God given gift is enough of a reward. It is an opportunity only a small percentage of kids are given. They should feel blessed and appreciative that they will have a huge head start on most other kids who can not attend school or have to pay for it out of their own pockets.

Driving. Gotcha.

 

Still don't care.

 

The NCAA decided they want to do this. What's the matter with the organization deciding to provide this benefit to families?

 

Getslow, I think it is neat that they are doing it. I'd love to be a parent and get this extra gift. I hope they extend it to D2 teams. I think it is a lot of money for the trip and I think it will open up a new can of worms the NCAA will have to deal with. Bands, Cheerleaders, walk ons, trainers, lesser known sports, title 9. etc. That's fine, it is their bed and they can sleep in it.

Education is enough of a reward for a kid. As a parent that spent a lot of money on Gym shoes, AAU, private education, weekend trips, etc. I don't feel I'm entitled to or deserve a free luxury trip to the finals.

PP, The company you work for banks millions of dollars and I'm guessing you are happy that you get the salary that you do? Should you get more just because they are making millions? Afterall your company is getting rich off of your efforts.

Those families who aren't in a great place financially would not have been able to afford to send their child to a 4 year school. The kid is getting a free education!

If your kid does make it to the NAIA finals, to my point, you could choose alter your financial landscape to watch them play. My guess is ESPN may have that championship game on one of their stations or you could watch it via the internet.

You travel for work. How many $300 per night hotels do you stay in (domestically)? How much can you expense for meals? The amount they are giving seems excessive.

 

I just feel the opportunity for a child to receive a free education for a God given gift is enough of a reward. It is an opportunity only a small percentage of kids are given. They should feel blessed and appreciative that they will have a huge head start on most other kids who can not attend school or have to pay for it out of their own pockets.

 

Let's draw out that example more fully.

 

So the company PP92 works for pays him his salary and he does pretty well. Awesome.

 

Now one year, PP92's division has a great year and does extremely well by the company.

 

As a reward, the company gives PP92 and the others in his division a bonus at Christmas.

 

Is the company then contemptible for giving out this bonus? Should PP92 return the money "because his salary is enough"?

Getslow, I think it is neat that they are doing it. I'd love to be a parent and get this extra gift. I hope they extend it to D2 teams. I think it is a lot of money for the trip and I think it will open up a new can of worms the NCAA will have to deal with. Bands, Cheerleaders, walk ons, trainers, lesser known sports, title 9. etc. That's fine, it is their bed and they can sleep in it.

Education is enough of a reward for a kid. As a parent that spent a lot of money on Gym shoes, AAU, private education, weekend trips, etc. I don't feel I'm entitled to or deserve a free luxury trip to the finals.

 

Wonderful.

 

Is there anything to suggest that this was an entitlement issue? Or did the NCAA decide this was something they could do for the families of its most successful representatives?

Let's draw out that example more fully.

 

So the company PP92 works for pays him his salary and he does pretty well. Awesome.

 

Now one year, PP92's division has a great year and does extremely well by the company.

 

As a reward, the company gives PP92 and the others in his division a bonus at Christmas.

 

Is the company then contemptible for giving out this bonus? Should PP92 return the money "because his salary is enough"?

 

Did they pay the bonus to him or to his mom and dad?

Did they pay the bonus to him or to his mom and dad?

 

Depends on if the company had self-imposed rules about whether or not it was allowed to give any payments outside of salaries to its own employees...

Wonderful.

 

Is there anything to suggest that this was an entitlement issue? Or did the NCAA decide this was something they could do for the families of its most successful representatives?

 

I said it was neat. Just overall tired of people bellyaching that the NCAA makes too much money and players should be paid etc.

PP, The company you work for banks millions of dollars and I'm guessing you are happy that you get the salary that you do? Should you get more just because they are making millions? Afterall your company is getting rich off of your efforts.

Those families who aren't in a great place financially would not have been able to afford to send their child to a 4 year school. The kid is getting a free education!

If your kid does make it to the NAIA finals, to my point, you could choose alter your financial landscape to watch them play. My guess is ESPN may have that championship game on one of their stations or you could watch it via the internet.

You travel for work. How many $300 per night hotels do you stay in (domestically)? How much can you expense for meals? The amount they are giving seems excessive.

 

I just feel the opportunity for a child to receive a free education for a God given gift is enough of a reward. It is an opportunity only a small percentage of kids are given. They should feel blessed and appreciative that they will have a huge head start on most other kids who can not attend school or have to pay for it out of their own pockets.

 

Actually, I'm not happy with my salary right now. They've cut at least 10 hours a week from our schedule and that adds up to at least 600 dollars a month after taxes. I'm paid by the hour so my hours worked weekly greatly affects my income so right now my whole family is struggling. My company isn't too worried about though, are they? If they can figure out a way to do what we do here in Harrodsburg cheaper somewhere else then hundreds of people will hit the unemployment line while my company keeps on making that money. They care, though......

 

I have one kid in college playing basketball as a walk on hoping to earn a scholarship next year, another kid in high school playing and dressing at all three levels as well as a kid and grandbaby that needs support as well. I'll happily go broke being there as much as I can for all of my kids. I'll happily drive all of the way to Kansas City, watch the game in person and drive back home after the game if that is all I can afford to do. I will be at every single game I can possibly be at because you never know when it will be your kid's last game. I don't want to miss a thing and I'm not going to if I can help it. Money be damned. I'll get the directv and wifi turned back on when I get home from Kansas City. Only need electric, water and cellphone anymore these days anyways. :lol2:

 

We're simply on opposite ends of the spectrum on this issue. You'll never be able to convince me that the NCAA offering to allow parents an opportunity to physically be in the same city as their kids during these monstrous money making events is the wrong thing to do since "they are getting a free education". Hell, a college diploma damn near ain't crap anymore anyways if you don't know the right people.

I said it was neat. Just overall tired of people bellyaching that the NCAA makes too much money and players should be paid etc.

 

And we agree, but you're searching for a sense of entitlement among families that I just don't think is there. You came out of the gate attacking it and the fact that the "parents get to join in on the free ride." Something about this bothered you from the get-go and I couldn't figure it out.

And we agree, but you're searching for a sense of entitlement among families that I just don't think is there. You came out of the gate attacking it and the fact that the "parents get to join in on the free ride." Something about this bothered you from the get-go and I couldn't figure it out.

 

The idea is fine. I came out of the gate saying it was a lot of money. See post 18. As a man who is platinum on 2 airlines, who travels often for work, I do think the $$ seemed a bit extreme. Book a block of rooms for the families at a hotel. Serve catered food. Smaller stipend for airfare.

 

Side note; I can just see someone not able to make the trip trying make some cash off of this.

I said it was neat. Just overall tired of people bellyaching that the NCAA makes too much money and players should be paid etc.

 

I don't have heartburn over whether players should be paid or not. I think they should get something more than their free education but I'm not pressed about it. As I have stated, the NCAA makes a ton of money and giving the parents accessible transportation to their kid's championship games should be applauded. If they didn't do it, I wouldn't be pressed or holding the flag to bring mom and pop to the game either.

The idea is fine. I came out of the gate saying it was a lot of money. See post 18. As a man who is platinum on 2 airlines, who travels often for work, I do think the $$ seemed a bit extreme. Book a block of rooms for the families at a hotel. Serve catered food. Smaller stipend for airfare.

 

Side note; I can just see someone not able to make the trip trying make some cash off of this.

 

 

I'd be fine with that too. I'm more surprised they didn't go that route but that would require more work on their part that they probably don't want to have to do. Cheaper to give folks money and say have at it than it is to have to serve them.

 

Somebody is going to game the system. No way around that. It will happen.