College Athletes Compensation

For example Josh Huff a former wide receiver at the university of Oregon, states, “it’s ok for the NCAA to make money off my name and likeness, but once I go charge people to get in my party it’s a problem.” COLLEGIATE ATHLETES: THE CONFLICT BETWEEN NCAA AMATEURISM AND A STUDENT ATHLETE'S RIGHT OF PUBLICITY is an article that explains the unfairness in this situation. Because of his displeasure with the non-compensated and amateurism rule, josh began to shed light on the truth of that student athlete’s right are being violated. The NCAA alone makes millions of revenue of the hard work of these student athletes, names and participation in collegiate athletics. While the only thing justifies the decision, keeping them from being paid is that they already are receiving free education as well as college stipend. Looking at the meaning of amateurism and its purpose this article is to back up student athletes and recognize that their work and role in the NCAA is a little deeper than amateur status. Universities are making money of these students hard work and while the names on the team roster are what generate the demand, the ones in the backgrounds get compensated very handsomely. As stated in this article “The NCAA’s purpose is to maintain intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the educational program and the athlete as an integral part of the student body and, by so doing, retain a clear line of demarcation between intercollegiate athletics and professional sports.” But this clear line is already crossed when universities allow their students to become personal sales pitches and promotional puppets. See a lot of schools athletic revenue thrives of the backs of these students, literally using the names of these students and their success to uplift their school

Most people don’t know that college athletes are already getting paid in different ways than just direct money. "A student athlete at a major conference school on a full scholarship is likely receiving a package of education, room, board, and coaching/training worth between $50,000 and $125,000 per year depending on their sport and whether they attend public or private university"(Dorfman). These athletes get training and coaching for free that professionals pay $2,000-$3,000 per week for. They also receive free schooling if they received scholarships from the school. They can also have free room which means the athletes don’t have to pay for their houses. The average college student pays $20,000 in tuition that these athletes get

Scholarships are inadequate to fulfill the full cost of the college experience, As a result they find themselves struggling financially but do not have enough time to find a part time job as they are busy 80 hours a week between school and their sport. They bring in billions of dollars in revenue for the NCAA but they do not see one dime of it as it is distributed back to the schools to pay for the coaches and staff. Even though a coach has a significant impact on the success of the team , the players are the ones that actually risk their bodies day in and day out.These students are being pulled away from their homes to be exploited while their coaches are making a six figure salary. It is not fair that the star player of a university, can struggle to even afford to eat a piece of pizza outside of school. That being said division 1 college athletes, who are making millions of dollars for their schools should get an allowance teach them financial responsibility which can ultimately help the players more in their

There is blatant, inarguable proof that the players and their talents are being exploited. These athletes are the draw to the games. They are the reason people watch and cheer on their teams. The amount of money given as a “full” scholarship is a marginal benefit only a drop in the bucket when compared to the market value of a player’s talent and skills. Athletic scholarships, as will be explained later, is indeed financial assistance but still leaves the student athlete living below, or at best slightly above, the poverty line. The NCAA and the respective universities has a duty to be concerned with the overall well-being of its players, not just whether or not an injury would keep their star player from playing in the upcoming game. The NCAA ought to consider the social responsibility of meeting the needs of its players, subsequently initiating a reformation of the NCAA bylaws concerning paying college athletes.

In the history of collegiate level sports, college athletics has gained its popularity across the U.S. From swimming, soccer, and football ever since their introduction, college sports have brought in a staggering amount of revenue to their Universities while simultaneously making the school become more popular. For instance, one study estimated that the athletic program at UT had the “highest revenue of any other University at $120,288,370”. Even with this vast amount of money being accumulated, no college athletes are legally paid for their work. According to the NCAA rules, “You are not eligible for participation in a sport if you have ever: Taken pay, or the promise of pay, for competing in that sport” . With this restriction, college athletes very often have difficulty in paying off their college tuition. These collegiate level athletes have no motivation to stay in school and finish their degrees, and oftentimes cannot

After all, these athletes are attending their respected school on a scholarship because of their talent, but what happens when that talent can no longer be used? What happens when an athlete is no longer able to share their talent due to an injury or other medical condition? In such circumstances where an athlete is no longer able to play due to a career ending injury, the individual loses their scholarship. Now, not only will the individual have to pay for a surgery, but also the rest of their tuition. According to an article in The New Yorker “Why NCAA athletes shouldn’t be paid” written by Ekow N. Yankah,"The athletes in major football and men’s basketball programs are disproportionately black, many from poor and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds”

While apart of the university students can not promote themselves and can’t accept anything from professional or commercial brands. In trying to protect the students from being exploited i believe the colleges in return are exploiting them. “One problem cannot be tackled without the other:the same system that spends so much on revenue-generating sports and is the stage of the sports world’s most egregious scandals, from Notre Dame to Penn State, also exploits athletes to a degree that renders such scandals inevitable (Zirin 202)” There’s no time for these kids to get a job when the majority of their time is invested in their sport. I think the students should be compensated so “boosters” don’t have the power that they do over where top prospects go to. Universities do a great job of spending money on the programs but the students should so some of the funds they in turn helped create. “Full ride” scholarships in turn aren’t actually covering the expenses of being at school full time and being an athlete. Many students are borderline poor and are starving this type of stuff go unnoticed since so much media attention is put on the student-athletes.”These are young men and women that are still findingtheir way in the world. And as much as the NCAA, colleges, and universities want to deny, they do take advantage of them (Ajmani 209)” Despite

College athletes are just like us. They want to buy things and enjoy fun outgoing activities just like the rest of us out here. Being able to make money for themselves would be helpful in that case. I did with a football player and personal friend a NC State he said that "At times I want to shop for extra stuff like clothes and go out" Moore, Isaiah. Telephone interview, 28 November. 2017 when asked about if he ever finds himself in need of money. He also said when asked what does your scholarship covers? Said "It covers books, housing, dining." Moore, Isaiah. Telephone interview, 28 November. 2017. As told by a NCAA college football player himself scholarships cover a majority of things academic wise, but as for buying and doing things they want and would like to do they can't and would like to have that extra money to do so. As for more the reason that NCAA

By 2017, the National Collegiate Athletic Association had not amended the status of banning student-athletes from being paid. This, in turn, has allowed higher educational institutions to exploit college athletes into making revenue-generating opportunities without giving college athletes their fair share (Blutman, p 7). Individuals of the NCAA are against paying college athletes claim that there is no compelling strategy to quantify a fair share of all athletes. However, the college athletics association, NCAA, is a billion-dollar generating enterprise established by athletes who did not receive any amount as compensation (Blutman, p 8). Regardless of the questions and lack of an adequate compensation

Their fellow sports personnel gets to indulge in this gargantuan amount of money made off them, while they do not even get a minuscule percent of it. According to Stanley Eitzen, in his article “College Athletes Should be Paid,” in the year 2000, some football coaches were paid a minimum of 1,000,000 dollars in compensation. Considering this staggering figure, it is almost impossible to fathom why athletes are not being compensated something, out of all the money they generate. As a result of this deprivation of financial support, some athletes end up violating school policies. There were reports of athletes who have accepted improper benefits from coaches, fans and “boosters.” According to Dan Wetzel, in his article “Chris Webber deserves apology from Michigan, NCAA for disassociation treatment,” Former Michigan State basketball player Chris Webber, accepted money from “team booster” Ed Martin which resulted in a “humiliating 10 year disassociation penalty.” There have even been instances when athletes sold their jerseys and championship rings. These incidents resulted in suspension and expulsion of student athletes and the firing of coaches. Most, if not all of these cases, could have been prevented if universities have stepped in, and provided the financial help their athletes needed.

A topic that is very controversial for everyone is, should student-athletes in college be compensated? There numerous evidence that supports in favor and many against the proposition of paying student- athletes who play sports for their university. As a college athlete, students are putting their bodies on the line each game they play. There’s possibility of suffering a traumatic brain injury or being paralyze after physical contact. These athletes are sacrificing their bodies and physical health at an opportunity to play a game which they love, and hopefully play it in the professional level. While that’s taking place, college football and basketball are big business that keep expanding. College sports bring in a large amount of revenues. The result is that many of them fail to graduate. Paying college athletes would not ruin amateur sport because even though most college athletes do get scholarship and should focus on their education it doesn’t help them if most of the time they are not attending classes to be in practice or games. College sports do make a high-income and athletes deserve a portion of the revenue they bring their programs.

Most student-athletes playing a sport in college are there on an athletic scholarship. The scholarship is granted to them by their respective schools and is worth anywhere from $50,000 to $200,000. According to Edelman, the football program alone at University of Alabama brought in roughly 143.3 million dollars of revenue. In perspective, that’s about 2 million per player. Even though Alabama is an elite program and brings in more than the average football program, the NCAA brought in nearly $845 billion in 2011 per Sonny. Now it is obvious there many ways a university brings in revenue, but it is safe to say that a player is worth more than that $100,000 scholarship. In fact, a substantial share of college sports’ revenues stay in the hands of a select few administrators, athletic directors, and coaches. Now think about what college athletics would be without the world class athletes it has today, or without any athletes at all. If a school didn’t “award” athletes these scholarships, there would be

College athletes should not be paid. “ They argue that the main purpose of going to college is to get a education, not to make money” (“Should college”...1). College is not a job, it is a place to learn. Also many college athletes receive scholarships to attend that school. “The value of the scholarships athletes receive during four years of college can be well over $250,000” (Weiss et al.1). Therefore, athletes

College athletes are not being paid for their labor, which schools profit from. “The NCAA (National College Athletics Association) earns about $4 billion in licensing fees each year. In 2010, the NCAA signed a 14-year, $10.8 billion contract with CBS and Turner Sports to have exclusive rights to show the men’s college basketball tournament, which takes place every year” (Miller). Student-athletes are being exploited by the NCAA and there’s nothing they can do about it. Exploitation happens when student-athletes, who are making large amounts of money for their schools, often are not receiving any kind of admissible, quality education. Another form a student-athlete is exploited, the value of

With the progression of sports, society has encouraged and enjoyed watching athletes from all different age groups. Based on a current study from the NCAA recruiting facts, only 2 % of high school athletes are awarded scholarships.. These athletes work hard during their four years of high school maintaining their grades in order to play in the hopes that they get selected to play in college. Some of these students need a scholarship in order to attend college, because they can’t afford it. The scholarships to colleges, usually cover full tuition and fees, room and board, and books. According to Lauren Deutsch with the Crimson White Paper, Student athletes are one of the top generators for colleges bringing in a substantial amount of revenue for the college. “In 2015, Alabama football generated $95,132,301 in revenue, according to the Tuscaloosa News. Even accounting for $48,640,971in expenses, including Coach Saban’s 7 million salary, we still turned a 46 million profit” (Deutsch). Many of the scholarships are not for 4 years, but renewable annually. If the athlete gets injured or is unable to play then they lose their scholarship leaving them unable to pay for their education.