February 3, 200818 yr AND, by the same logic that people use to say that they should be getting paid, shouldn't High School players get paid? They don't even get the scholarship but bring in revenues (and some schools have large proceeds from this.) Also, just to clarify it, I don't think they should get paid, either. They are playing for the love of the game and that is what makes it special.
February 4, 200818 yr They are getting a free college education. So, my answer is no. So are a lot of regular students, so should they be kept from getting a part time job too?
February 4, 200818 yr So are a lot of regular students, so should they be kept from getting a part time job too? Do regular students who have a scholarship get the medical care like athletes? Do regular students get the tutors and extra help like athletes? When you weigh everything that athletes get it is still unbalanced towards the athletes.
February 4, 200818 yr No. I would go for a 5th year of tuition to be paid to complete their degree since athletics takes up so much time.
February 4, 200818 yr No. I would go for a 5th year of tuition to be paid to complete their degree since athletics takes up so much time. I wouldn't mind that, but I don't think they should be paid.
February 4, 200818 yr IMO when the university exploits a specific student athlete in order to make money, that athlete should get some of the profits... Example - Patrick Patterson should make a certain amount from every PP 54 jersey that is sold. I also think the athletes should be able to market themselves through barnstorming tours, speaking engagements, and other public appearances. If someone is willing to pay them for things other than specifically on the court/field play, they should be able to capitolize on that. The university can't get everyone a job as sweet as Commissioner of Agriculture or NBA player - when they are finished with their eligibility.
February 4, 200818 yr IMO when the university exploits a specific student athlete in order to make money, that athlete should get some of the profits... Example - Patrick Patterson should make a certain amount from every PP 54 jersey that is sold. I also think the athletes should be able to market themselves through barnstorming tours, speaking engagements, and other public appearances. If someone is willing to pay them for things other than specifically on the court/field play, they should be able to capitolize on that. The university can't get everyone a job as sweet as Commissioner of Agriculture or NBA player - when they are finished with their eligibility. There was just an article in the HL about Jeff Shephard and Stacy Reed. He has some sort of sports business and was talking about how being a UK player opened up a lot of doors for his fledging business. At the same time using your same argument for post UK time, not every UK player would benefit the same as not every UK jersey sales the same.
February 4, 200818 yr NO. They are getting a free education and money to live on. From what I know that money to "live" on his plenty.
February 4, 200818 yr There was just an article in the HL about Jeff Shephard and Stacy Reed. He has some sort of sports business and was talking about how being a UK player opened up a lot of doors for his fledging business. At the same time using your same argument for post UK time, not every UK player would benefit the same as not every UK jersey sales the same. What a great educational lesson regarding supply and demand... IMO they should not benefit the same, just have the same opportunity. This would be my argument with the Title 9 issues as well, but that's probably a different thread.
February 4, 200818 yr Do regular students who have a scholarship get the medical care like athletes? Do regular students get the tutors and extra help like athletes? When you weigh everything that athletes get it is still unbalanced towards the athletes. Are regular students required to spend several hours each day participating in a non-school related activity in order to keep their scholarships?
February 4, 200818 yr Are regular students required to spend several hours each day participating in a non-school related activity in order to keep their scholarships? Well even though I think athletes should be paid a lot of students on academic scholarship have to meet certain study hour requirements and keep that grade point average.
February 4, 200818 yr Do regular students who have a scholarship get the medical care like athletes? Do regular students get the tutors and extra help like athletes? When you weigh everything that athletes get it is still unbalanced towards the athletes. Actually regular students do get extra tutor help any time they need it..Next
February 4, 200818 yr Well even though I think athletes should be paid a lot of students on academic scholarship have to meet certain study hour requirements and keep that grade point average. No different than student athletes. They also have to maintain (albeit lower) their GPA. Regular students have: Class Homework/Study Student Athletes have: Class Homework/Study Practice Conditioning Games plus any time they spend working by themselves You can't deny that being a student athlete requires a great deal more time than just being a student.
February 4, 200818 yr No. I would go for a 5th year of tuition to be paid to complete their degree since athletics takes up so much time. 5th year already happens. However, these student-athletes with no remaining eligibilty has plenty of time to go out and get a job for extra or incidental expenses.
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