Major College Athletes Get Paid Analysis
Should Major College Athletes Receive Pay For Play? http://bleacherreport.com/articles/22835-should-major-college-athletes-receive-pay-for-play John Stevens
Correspondent
When I was asked to write this article I gave it quite a lot of thought. Having been in the same position as many of these athletes many years ago, I do share some of their feelings on this matter. However, on the other hand, I want to be as unbiased as possible about this and present a fair perspective. This is a question that has begged an answer and has been debated frequently for many years. It has gained momentum as collegiate sports has become a monstrous exercise in revenue generation for the universities involved.
The NCAA believes that amateur athletics should …show more content…
ISSN: 1558-6448
Submitted by: Stephanie Sturgill, Candidate for B.A. in Physical Education, Morehead State University, Dr. Steve Chen, Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Morehead State University
Several issues are involved in the heated debate on whether student-athletes should be paid by their institutions for their athletic services. Some believe that student-athletes receive more than enough compensation through their awarded scholarships. Others believe that student-athletes should be rewarded for hard work and the revenue they bring to their colleges and universities. To further the debate, the authors would like to review a few comments from both proponents and opponents of pay for collegiate student-athletes, to help readers gain a better understanding.
Those who think student-athletes should not be paid provide several arguments. Their primary concern is that, once student-athletes start receiving benefits in monetary form, they will no longer be amateur athletes: When monetary rewards are given, the athlete is then a professional. In addition, cash payments could also impose unsportsmanlike conduct among players and university sport programs. When athletes accept scholarships, they are provided tuition, books, meals, housing, and sometimes graduate assistantships. At some colleges and universities, such support may reach a value of $200,000 over a four-year period. Student-athletes may also receive special treatment when it comes to academic issues, for example priority scheduling, tutoring assistance, and excused absences. Aren’t student-athletes, then, well-compensated
Correspondent
When I was asked to write this article I gave it quite a lot of thought. Having been in the same position as many of these athletes many years ago, I do share some of their feelings on this matter. However, on the other hand, I want to be as unbiased as possible about this and present a fair perspective. This is a question that has begged an answer and has been debated frequently for many years. It has gained momentum as collegiate sports has become a monstrous exercise in revenue generation for the universities involved.
The NCAA believes that amateur athletics should …show more content…
ISSN: 1558-6448
Submitted by: Stephanie Sturgill, Candidate for B.A. in Physical Education, Morehead State University, Dr. Steve Chen, Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Morehead State University
Several issues are involved in the heated debate on whether student-athletes should be paid by their institutions for their athletic services. Some believe that student-athletes receive more than enough compensation through their awarded scholarships. Others believe that student-athletes should be rewarded for hard work and the revenue they bring to their colleges and universities. To further the debate, the authors would like to review a few comments from both proponents and opponents of pay for collegiate student-athletes, to help readers gain a better understanding.
Those who think student-athletes should not be paid provide several arguments. Their primary concern is that, once student-athletes start receiving benefits in monetary form, they will no longer be amateur athletes: When monetary rewards are given, the athlete is then a professional. In addition, cash payments could also impose unsportsmanlike conduct among players and university sport programs. When athletes accept scholarships, they are provided tuition, books, meals, housing, and sometimes graduate assistantships. At some colleges and universities, such support may reach a value of $200,000 over a four-year period. Student-athletes may also receive special treatment when it comes to academic issues, for example priority scheduling, tutoring assistance, and excused absences. Aren’t student-athletes, then, well-compensated