College Athletes Should Be Paid
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Last September, the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) cut a deal with CBS for a fourteen year, eleven billion dollar contract to broadcast the infamous March Madness basketball tournament. The NCAA also agreed to include sixty-eight teams instead of the previous sixty-five. Currently, there’s talk again between the NCAA and CBS of expanding the tournament to ninety-six teams- all because of money. Of the eleven billion dollars the NCAA will rake in over the coming years, the players actually playing in the games will not get a single cent profit. According to Martin Manley, a prestigious statistical sports analyst, if each player from the 346 Division I schools split the eleven billion evenly, they would receive $2 million each. Similarly, The University of Texas just made a deal with ESPN, a popular sports show, for 300 million dollars to create their own TV station. This station will showcase Texas and carry most of their football and basketball games (Hiestand). This argument is not about handing collegiate players $2 million dollars, it’s about giving them a small cut of the billions of dollars they generate. Athletes that play on revenue-producing teams should get some type of monetary reward for the millions of dollars they bring in to their school and the NCAA.
The number one argument proposed by skeptics of this plan is the fact that most athletes at the DI level receive scholarships. The people who pose this argument have no idea how much time the players at Division I level programs put into their sport, leaving them with no time to work for spending money. In the regular season, the student-athlete’s time is filled with recovering from the last game and preparing for the next opponent at...
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...s every weekend don’t have enough money to entertain themselves. In the article “Is College Athletics a Sweatshop,” Bob Greene wrote:
“Everyone working in the place is being paid: the hot dog vendors, the television broadcasters, the guy peddling game-day programs, the person who manufactured the university-logo jerseys and caps that are for sale at the souvenir stands, the employee changing lightbulbs in the tunnel...Everyone except the people who are most responsible for putting the fans in the seats and in front of the TV screens at home: everyone except the players on the field.”
It’s time for the NCAA and all the college’s presidents to stop being so greedy and start putting cash in the pockets of their product. In conclusion, Division I schools and the NCAA need to start paying athletes monetary rewards for the thousands of dollars they generate.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how the ncaa cut a deal with cbs to broadcast the infamous march madness basketball tournament. they argue that collegiate players should get some sort of monetary reward for the millions of dollars they generate.
- Argues that most athletes at the di level receive scholarships, arguing that they have no time to work for spending money. after the regular season, the athlete has three weeks until preparation for the next season begins.
- Opines that off-season training takes up as much time as in season training, if not more. the ncaa should change this rule and encourage "under the table" deals where college boosters pay the top high school athletes to dominate their playing fields.
- Argues that paying revenue-producing athletes would encourage the idea of staying in school instead of leaving for professional leagues before receiving a degree.
- Explains that college athletes at these big-time, powerhouse programs are putting time in year-round just to keep up with the competition. normal students are allowed to receive spending money and living expenses as part of financial aid, while athletes cannot.
- Explains that paying the players would alleviate problems with players receiving illegal benefits from ambitious boosters who think that is a fair way of going about their business.
- Analyzes how the ncaa handed down the "death penalty" to the dominant program, putting recruiting at a huge disadvantage.
- Explains that dallas cowboy hall of famer, michael irvin, was paid for play while at the university of miami.
- Opines that college athletes should be paid because it's the right thing to do. the same players that entertain us every weekend don't have enough money to entertain themselves.
- Opines that everyone working in the place is being paid: the hot dog vendors, television broadcasters, guy peddling game-day programs, person whomanufactured the university-logo jerseys and caps that are for sale at the souvenir stands, employee changing lightbulbs in tunnel.
- Concludes that division i schools and the ncaa need to start paying athletes monetary rewards for the thousands of dollars they generate.
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- Explains that college athletes are one of the hardest working people in the world. they play for school pride and bragging rights, not because it is their job.
- Argues that colleges should reimburse athletes for the millions of dollars they make off of their athletic abilities.
- Explains that paying college athletes would eliminate some of the problems that occur due to rule violations. the ncaa creates all the rules and regulations and works diligently to enforce the law.
- Opines that the ncaa should revise the rule so that players could make money off of autographs or receive a stipend from the school for playing sports.
- Opines that athletes should be paid for all the time they put in to sports because they deserve it.
- Argues that scholarships should be given for all that an athlete provides to a school. colleges and the ncaa should come together to pay the student-athletes during the active season.
- Argues that student-athletes should be paid to encourage them to stay in school and finish their education.
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- Opines that college sports are a big money business and college coaches have become millionaires because of the student-athletes.
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- Opines that college football players should be paid. the new york times upfront nov 17 2008: 22. proquest.
- Opines that the ncaa requires the loss of contests for six ohio state football student-athletes.
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- Opines that college sports should be considered a profession and that athletes deserve to be paid for their work.
- Explains that the ncaa regulations state that an athlete loses eligibility if they are paid to play, sign a contract with an agent, receive salary, incentive payment, award, gratuity educational expenses or allowances, or play on professional teams.
- Explains that college athletes get paid by having a scholarship, but if you look at it differently, scholarships might change your mind. the ncaa doesn't want friends or boosters to offer athletes jobs because they fear it will interfere with their sport.
- Explains that the grant-in-aid system has been around since 1956, and the ncaa is using college players as a means to make money-bottom line.
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- Analyzes how iowa state basketball coach larry eustachy suggests that paying athletes should be explored and would even contribute money out of his own salary to do it.
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- Explains that the ncaa and their rules governing amateurism have a major impact on the athletes that assume that title. the coaches of college teams reap the benefits for the efforts that their athletes put forth during competition.
- Argues that the ncaa is an adverse organization to change, especially when the proponents are student-athletes.
- Argues that paying college athletes who participate in the two revenue sports of men's basketball and football is not a bad idea at all.
- Quotes walter byers' book, "unsportsmanlike conduct: exploiting college athletes." the ncaa needs to forget about "saving face" and realize that times have changed.
- Opines that it could take a while for amateur athletes seeking greater compensation to make headway against the ncaa.
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- Argues that college athletes should be compensated for their time and effort, as they generate huge amounts of revenue.
- Argues that the athletes should be able to market themselves because they generate so much money for schools. the only fair compromise is to let these athletes make money by branding themselves.
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- Opines that the debate on whether college athletes should be paid to play is a sensitive controversy, with strong support on both sides.
- Opines that the national collegiate athletic association should not be able to punish an athlete for simply scribbling their names on a photograph or piece of paper.
- Explains that college football players struggle with income in college and not having money to pay for certain/basic needs of the college life.
- Agrees with bilas that the national collegiate athletic association should at least pay the players’ minimum wage for a certain amount of hours.
- Opines that if student-athletes were to be paid, it would dramatically change the face of college sports.
- Opines that if full ride scholarships were a thing of the past, the athletic department would be finically more stable and give the players finical respect that they deserve.
- Argues that players are getting cheated out of the revenue that universities make because society is buying products that market athletes likeness and make their names popular in the public eye.
- Opines that college student-athletes should be able to cash in when it comes to the university making profit off of their likeness.
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- Analyzes how college students' perceptions on the payment of intercollegiate student-athletes differ from players receiving money. the university of texas renovated their football stadium and planned to raise $3 million dollars per season.
- Explains haden, christopher w., "foul! the exploitation of the student-athlete: students deserve compensation for their play in the college athletic arena."
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- Explains that the life of a student athlete is anything but ordinary. they need money, but don't have time for much of anything.
- Explains that student athletes can focus on school and sport without worrying about money. graduation rates are higher, and later in life, players are more successful in their respective professional fields because of the maturation process.
- Explains that professional athletes are well compensated to play the game they love, but the college athlete gets paid nothing. the ncaa bans athletes from receiving payment in any way, even when sports are not involved.
- Argues that the ncaa and all universities are to provide athletes with an education and a degree. graduating college with the means to earn money is more important than making money while in school.
- Opines that paying students athletes leads the ncaa down the wrong road.
- Opines that college sports are one of the most successful businesses in the country. if universities compensate athletes, they would not have a reason to leave school early to make money.
- Argues that athletes need to be compensated for the extra time and work they put in for their university.
- Argues that college athletes should not receive any type of monetary compensation from the ncaa or the university itself.
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1872 wordsRead More - Should College Athletes Be Paid?opinion essayCollege athletics are becoming more and more like the professional leagues except for one big issue, money. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) makes billions every year off these student athletes. March Madness is one of the biggest money makers for the NCAA, in 2010 the NCAA signed a 14 year deal worth almost $11 billion with CBS and Turner Sports that would give them the rights to shows the games (USA Today, 2010). Football and basketball bring in the most money at universities, so why not pay the athletes? Especially when the universities, NCAA, and coaches are all getting paid. With all the revenue that football and basketball bring to a university, I believe that football and basketball players should get a share in that.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that college athletics are becoming more and more like professional leagues except for one big issue, money. football and basketball bring in the most money at universities, so why not pay the athletes?
- Explains that student athletes are on scholarships to learn and play sports for their respective universities, not to be paid to play. however, if conferences and schools increase the value of student-athlete scholarships, it might lose money because women sports don't make as much money as men.
- Opines that if we pay these athletes they would focus more on football or basketball. this would sound appealing to many athletes, collecting checks and practicing while not worrying about class.
- Opines that universities make millions off student athletes if they spend wisely. athletes want to play in the nfl, mlb, nba, nhl and other leagues for obvious reasons.
- Analyzes how harry edwards, a san francisco 49ers consultant, pointed out that student athletes can't make money off purchases made by people, even though stores and shops can use players names and faces without approval. keller sued the ncaa and its video game partner ea sports for this reason.
- Opines that if student athletes were paid, they would stay in school longer, educate them, and enjoy college before the real world hits.
- Opines that student athletes should be paid because football and basketball are the highest revenues sports in every school. head coaches do many things for the team and university that go unnoticed.
- Opines that paying student athletes would benefit people who are already paying for school while playing football.
- Opines that college athletics is growing more and more everyday, with stadiums being renovated, deals being made, and coaches being paid.
- Opines that paying student athletes would eliminate many of the "normal" problems of being a student athlete.
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In this essay, the author
- Argues that the best argument against paying players is that it diminishes the value of an education. state university has breached its academic standard by allocating unnecessary expenditures to athletically advanced students.
- Argues that student athletes should not be paid more than any other student at state university because it implies that the focus of this university is that an extracurricular activity as a means of profit.
- Argues that the metaphorical wall between academically focused and athletically geared students is more influential than adoration of sports.
- Argues that paying student athletes to play for state university creates a bridge between athletically and academically achieving students.
- Explains that intercollegiate athletics is becoming the central focus of colleges and universities, as it is a competition of the financially fittest. having the best players could lead to an innumerable student body that would become the richest alumni.
- Argues that college athletics needs to be brought closer to academics, and that the lack of information regarding how much state university pays athletes feeds into the premise that there is indeed a bridge in between regular students and athletes.
- Analyzes how the 'pay for play' model isn't a foolproof solution for academically engaged african-american college athletes.
1793 wordsRead More - College Athletes Deserve to Be Paidanalytical essayCollege athletes should be paid! College athletes are often considered to be some of the luckiest students in the world. Most of them receiving all inclusive scholarships that cover all the costs of their education. They are also in a position to make a reputation for themselves in the sporting world preparing them for the next step. The ongoing debate whether student athletes should be paid has been going on for years. These athletes bring in millions of dollars for their respective schools and receive zero in return. Many will argue that they do receive payment, but in reality it is just not true. Costs associated with getting a college education will be discussed, information pertaining to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and benefits student athletes receive. First, I’ll start with costs associated with college and most of all why student athletes should be paid!
In this essay, the author
- Argues that college athletes should be paid because they are being taken advantage of financially by the ncaa and the universities.
- Opines that being a student athlete is an extracurricular activity, and that the college student must be paid for their hard work and efforts.
- Argues that college athletes should be paid for their education. the national collegiate athletic association (ncaa) is a non-profit organization.
- Explains the benefits of being a student athlete. they receive over $2.4 billion in athletic scholarships each year and have access to state-of-the-art technology and university tutors.
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