Student Athletes Get Paid

The article responds to the debate about if college athletes should be paid on top of their scholarships/benefits. Critics of college sports argue that these student athletes are being exploited because it is possible for schools to generate revenue from TV contracts and other beneficial arrangements. Ackerman and Scott, both commissioners of a conference/sport, respond by stating “College is a time from learning, and college sports provide young men and women alike a chance to learn, grow, graduate, and achieve great things in life.” The purpose of this article is to educate the audience, critics of

With college basketball and football originating in the 1800’s, the game has had much time to adapt. Over the years, the sports have become more and more popular, gaining a bigger fan base, which has resulted in substantial profits from the sale of merchandise representing the teams and players. There is one thing that has not changed; all of the athletes are still not being paid. The National Collegiate Athletic Association, or NCAA, is an organization that regulates most aspects of

College athletic programs are among the most popular sporting events in America. With this rise in popularity, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and its colleges have also seen a rise in revenue in recent years. In 2014, the NCAA made over 900 million dollars in revenue. Some collegiate coaches, such as Kentucky’s John Calipari, have yearly salaries in the millions, not counting incentives and endorsement deals. While, clearly, money is being made, NCAA regulations ban collegiate athletes from being paid. Many question this rule and argue that athletes at the college level earn and deserve pay for play. The debate to pay or not to pay college athletes rages on despite the latest court ruling supporting NCAA policies. Because colleges and universities earn such a profit from sporting events, many fans feel it is only fair to distribute some of the wealth to the players. Supporters of paying student athletes feel that these young men and women should be fairly compensated for the time demanded of the athletes and the stress put on the athletes, physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. Those in favor of paying college athletes contend that athletic and academic work ethic at both high school and collegiate levels will improve, as well as, fiscal responsibility in these young adults. The NCAA argues that paying athletes would negatively affect their

College sports are one of the largest and fastest growing markets in today’s culture. With some college sports games attracting more viewers than their professional counterparts, the NCAA is one of the most profiting organizations in America. Recently there has been controversy in the world of college sports as to whether the college athletes that are making their universities and the NCAA money should receive payment while they are playing their respective sport. Many believe that these athletes should be paid. Others argue that they are already receiving numerous benefits for playing that sport from their universities. Many of the proponents of paying college athletes are current or former college athletes who believe their hard work and hours put into practice and competing go under appreciated. They feel that while the athletes are making the university money, the athletes do not receive any cut of these profits. Opponents feel that athletes already receive numerous perks and should not receive extra compensation on top of the perks they already receive.

Many student-athletes can have their whole career, their passion, and love of their respected sport taken away from them with just 1 play. The student-athletes are representing their respective school and making the school more popular and more students will want to enroll there and the student-athletes are making the NCAA millions of dollars, but the NCAA will not give the student-athletes just a little allowance because it will “ruin the integrity of college sports”. Student athletes-athletes should get paid because students could get hurt in one play, the NCAA makes millions of dollars on the the players, and it will make the players do smarter things with their money.

Abstract:  Collegiate athletes participating in the two revenue sports (football, men's basketball) sacrifice their time, education, and risk physical harm for their respected programs. The players are controlled by a governing body (NCAA) that dictates when they can show up to work, and when they cannot show up for work. They are restricted from making any substantial financial gains outside of their sports arena. These athletes receive no compensation for their efforts, while others prosper from their abilities. The athletes participating in the two revenue sports of college athletics, football and men's basketball should be compensated for their time, dedication, and work put forth in their respected sports.

Student athletes should be compensated for their craft, they are the sole reason for the athletic program’s surplus in revenue. Student athletes put in a average of 43.5 hours a week just dedicated to their sport. The amount of time they put in is more than the American average work week which consists of 40 hours. Despite the success of NCAA tournaments, athletes fail to receive any monetary compensation. The NCAA does not pay athletes because they want to maintain its amateur status and the payment would compromise the integrity of intercollegiate

The NCAA, National Collegiate Athletic Association, is a “non-profit” organization which regulates players from 1,281 institutions and earns $995 million annually (Garda). The 480,000 athletes hosted by the NCAA do not receive a penny of the NCAA’s revenue (Nocera). The real question is, who is the labor force behind the NCAA? The labor force is the athletes. Who does not receive a salary from the NCAA for their labor? The players do not receive a salary. There is no other labor force that does not receive pay, only benefits. College-level athletes are only allowed to accept scholarships, and in some cases players have been disqualified for receiving money in other ways than presented by the attended institution. Scholarships provide players

Should college football athletes get paid? This topic is very talked about in college football because it can go back and forth. I think that they should get paid for several important reasons.

Considered amateurs to the sport—college athletes are blessed with a unique opportunity to showcase their talent on a national level, and in return of showcasing their talent—the athletes are also provided scholarships (partial or full) towards their degree, but according to some that is not enough. For years, many athletes, parents, and physicians feel as if the athletes are being treated like employees because of the time commitment, strict scheduling and potential for long term injuries. For these reasons, pay checks are being requested. However, the student-athletes signed up to participate in collegiate sports. They were not forced or drafted by the NCAA to play the game they love. In exchange for participating in collegiate activities—the student-athlete is provided free education and experiences that will last a life time. Because student-athletes are considered students and are provided with scholarships and unique experiences—they should not be paid for their athletic performance for many substantial reasons.

Wake up in the morning go to class, have lunch, go to some more classes and then off to work before back to your dorm. This is probably what you picture when someone says average college students life. Well, what about; wake up at 5 am and go to the weight room, practice from 6 am to 8 am, classes from 8:30 till 12 pm. Lunch but, only from the food court. Then classes from 2 pm till 7 pm. After classes, you go to the gym to workout then over to the team facility to watch film. Then at 10 pm, you head back to your dorm to do homework. Finish homework at midnight and you’ve been eating your dinner while working. Next to sleep to repeat the same thing the next day until game day when you get a break. That’s the life of a student-athlete.

Ever purchased a jersey of a favorite player? Well, some of the money spent to buy it goes to that player. Hence, athletes are paid fairly, and it’s in part because of us.

When a student athlete signs a letter of intent to play at a division one school, he or she is generally happy for the opportunity to perform at the highest level of college competition. Like all good things though, they eventually come to an end. After awhile athletes soon begin to realize not all of their expenses are paid for. Because some of the extra costs in college are put on student athletes, some suggest the NCAA and other sources should provide additional funding to help athletes out. This issue has created a heated debate over the relationship between money and college athletes. On the contrary, the stronger argument lies with those individuals that say student

In contrast, they suggest the burden lies on the faculty. In order to fulfill the student-athlete’s special needs, they must extend deadlines, create make-up work, and conform to the infamous “special privilege” stigma surrounding athletes today (Jensen et al.). Many researchers believe million dollar coaching salaries and the commercialization of college athletics are destroying undergraduate education (Finn). The Knight Commission is a research group who unveiled that many universities spend over $100,000 annually, per athlete, to provide support services and special arrangements for them (Finn). This does not include what is already being spent on housing, food, and tuition (Finn). Those who oppose this frivolous spending, see it far more important to invest in the education of our students, rather than investing in a win for the athletic department.

For years many people have argued whether collegiate athletes deserve to be paid or not.Although this topic has been a big issue for collegiate athletes and those who support those athletics, the rules have yet to be changed. This essay will argue why collegiate athletes deserveto be paid by addressing the revenue produced by college athletics, considering the hours of dedication athletes spend at their sport, and acknowledging what the NCAA considers “amateurism”. Some of the most known schools in America are known for its athletics programs not academics. Although some do have good academic programs when someone says the nameof a school like the University of Alabama or Clemson many people immediately think about football. Also schools like the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill or Duke, people oftenthink about basketball. All of these “big name” schools wouldn’t have their “big names” without the athletes that participate in the athletics of those institutions. So why aren’t these athletes being paid?In 2014 a legal writer named Marc Edelman contributed an article to Forbes entitled “21Reasons why Student-Athletes Are Employees and Should Be Allowed To Unionize.” In his 7threason he states “The NCAA currently produces nearly $11 Billion in annual revenue from college sports -- more than the estimated total league revenues of both the National Basketball Association and the National Hockey League” (Forbes). Of this $11 Billion produced none of the money is given to