play a sport in high school and are lucky enough to get drafted to play for a college you might get a full ride.Many colleges will profit off of their athletes not give their student athletes anything in return. So one of the biggest questions is should student athletes be paid more than just scholarships? My opinion like many others say that they should get paid for playing sports. Big name schools like Ohio State University‚ Notre Dame‚and Syracuse University are known for their sports program which
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College athletes who play sports are working hard to get to the next level‚ they are putting their bodies on the line and some people say they should get payed but they are already receiving benefits from their college. Most college athletes are working so hard they are putting their mental and physical health in danger. They put their bodies on the line every game but‚ should they get paid? Many of them are already receiving scholarships. But only about two percent of high school athletes receive
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First off‚ according to two “Sides to every coin” the average knee replacement costs $35‚500 to $40‚000. Professional athletes don’t get insurance. Imagine needing to pay $40‚000 for a knee replacement. Professional athletes are paid fairly not all of them spend all their money they just don’t know what to do with it besides some people make more money just sitting around. Next‚ athletes are paid fairly they work hard for what they earn. One thing is for certain they have no idea how to have any financial
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Student athletes are constantly given rules and regulations that they must follow to be college eligible. One of those regulations is a required education GPA based on the schools division and student body. There are many schools that have allegedly ignored this regulation and allowed athletes that did not meet the requirements to play at the college level. Preferential treatment among student athletes is a major problem for the NCAA. Universities set standards that all students must follow. So when
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Student-Athletes who are recruited to play a college sport are going in with one goal‚ to play their sport professionally by being the best player they can be. Unfortunately only about 3% percent of NCAA athletes in their respective sport go on to play professionally. The other 97% spend hours and hours of their precious time practicing on the field all for no future in that specific field of work. Actually according to Forbes‚ Marc Edelman reports “student-athletes work 3 and a half more hours a
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Today‚ Martin Luther King Jr is perceived as a hero‚ and a role model. Every school in America teaches of his courageousness‚ and of his famous “I have a dream” speech. Our children our taught of the endless fight african americans like MLK went through‚ one that is still going on today. Martin Luther King’s speech was heard by many‚ expressing his views to the people to try and show them that the way society was at that point is not how the Lord intended for it to be. But to one viewing America
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In the article “What is a Role model? Five Qualities that matter to teens” by Dr. Marilyn Price-Mitchell‚ the most essential ability is to inspire kids all around the world is most essential because‚ not only do you give hope for the kids‚ but give those kids the ability to inspire themselves and others. Along with her passion which keeps her motivated and avoids her obstacles to making the world fair to all children. The most essential quality for Malala is the ability to inspire and her passion
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Becoming an NCAA Division 1 athlete is a dream that most kids have growing up. Having thousands of fans‚ friends‚ and peers screaming your name as you step out onto the field‚ hitting that walk-off homerun‚ catching that game-winning touchdown‚ scoring that game-winning goal in overtime‚ or even‚ winning the national championship‚ is the epitome of all college athletes’ dreams. Student-athletes represent the school they play for. They play their absolute best and give 110% every time they are out
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Should college athletes be paid? Some people think they should‚ here are some reasons why some think that college athletes should be paid. First‚ paying athletes would put an end to black market in paying players by giving them special luxuries for college. Next‚ paying athletes give an incentive to stay and finish their schooling instead of leaving early to play professionally. Lastly‚ coaches make an average of 1 million dollars every year while the athletes are playing and taking the health
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Should College Athletes Be Paid? Throughout the years‚ many colleges have dealt with much controversy over whether or not athletes should be paid additionally to play sports in college. There are strong arguments supporting both sides of this issue. I believe there is validity for both sides of this argument. However‚ through research I have done it is my belief that it is dangerous to pay college athletes in addition to their scholarships. Paying college athletes would be harmful for everyone involved
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