Death to the NCAA...

#7
#7
utvolpj said:
so the richest school wins?
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Not exactly those terms. But they break what they are suppose to "accomplish". They do a terrible job of what they are suppose to do anyways. Why not start from scratch?
 
#8
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the NCAA needs to change. Not go away. It would be far more disastrous if they did.
 
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Sorry, didn't read the article, but if you advocate the death of the NCAA, what is your proposed solution? How would collegiate athletics work without a governing body?
 
#10
#10
I like how everyone treats the athletic programs, as though they are completely separate from the university itself


People keep forgetting these are not only run by the university (a subsection), but the final say so's are made by the university presidents and the school boards - people who care more about the university as a whole


They'd never agree to making this amateur NFL hour, as much as some people here would like it to be
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CountVolcula said:
My thought exactly

They think the disparity is bad now

Even the NFL, MLB, NHL, and NBA have governing bodies
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and who makes their rules? the teams collectively. Same holds true for the NCAA. Its amazing that people think that they're some 3rd party administrator.
 
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Very interesting read. I try not to concern myself much with issues like this, because the powers that be and all parties involved will determine the outcome. The writer makes some very interesting and compelling arguments but it is clear he doesn't fully understand all the benefits that student-athletes receive. It is more than a free-education, it is tutors for any course they need, amazing facilities, free meals, living accommodations, free 24/7 medical care, educational/emotional/financial support staff... and many more "perks" that other students do not receive.

I have been on both ends of this equation, I spent my freshman year in college as a D-1 athlete for a top 25 program in its sport. Free tutors, trainers and Dr services on call.. it was nice.. and I wasn't in a revenue generating sport. After my injury, I transferred and (obviously) the difference in support academic only students get compared to student-athletes is incredible. I was appalled at how I suddenly was a worthless # to my University and received very little support in any facet of my student experience.

In conclusion of my rant, whether they should or should not be paid is personal opinion. I agree with the writer that the NCAA is obviously exploiting student athletes in various ways and is crooked. However, to make the claim that student-athletes are receiving nothing more than a "free education" is ludicrous. The support student-athletes receive is invaluable; consider these stats- the last study found that approximately 63% of students that enter college receive a degree.. The last NCAA study found that approximately 79% of student-athletes receive their degree..

With all that is wrong regarding the NCAA and its student-athletes one thing I can say is that the money being funneled into athletic programs and from athletic programs to the Universities is helping making the adjustment to college for S-A's easier and helping their academic success. Additionally, athletic departments need the revenue to help support non-revenue sports.. Just because students are not good at football or basketball doesn't mean they shouldn't have the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level and this is made possible by the large revenue generated via TV contracts, ticket and apparel sales.

May have gotten off topic. A bit early. GBO
 
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