To pay or not to pay, that is the question. College athletes are plagued with the term “amateurism”. The NCAA says that amateurism is one who “has not profited above his/her actual and necessary expenses”(NCAA). This, NCAA, is a lie...
Read MoreWhether athletes should get paid or not is a topic of confusion and great debate. Some believe that if one sport gets paid that all the others have to also. Some believe that they don't because they are not professional athletes. Which brings to question...
Read MoreThe topic on whether or not college athletes should be paid is a major discussion that continues today. Yes, it is true that some athletes are given a full tuition, scholarship covering, and housing. Some viewers may say that is the compensation for playing, according to...
Read MoreOver the years, the topic of “Should College Athletes Get Paid” has increased in rage. The majority of the people who play sports in high school have a dream to play in college and eventually go to the league. Time, hard work, and dedication are...
Read MoreStudent athletes, specifically college athletes, should not be paid for the efforts they make in college sports. These athletes are being “paid” in other ways, such as their tuition and room & board being paid in full, and the exposure they receive. Let’s step back and evaluate the situation...
Read MoreAn amateur, as defined by the NCAA, is someone who has not profited above his/her actual and necessary expenses or gained a competitive advantage in his/her sport. But, is this really true? Are students athletes amateurs, or are they professionals that don’t get paid? It is not easy having to decide if paying football and basketball players is worth the risk of ...
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