In the two main college sports, football and basketball, millions of dollars are made to benefit both the school and the conference both in ticket sales and TV deals. Would some of the off the field issues which arise be partially taken care of by a small stipend to players?
An example might be from the recent arrest of two Iowa players for credit card fraud. Since they are unable to work due to football expectations, they chose to get money illegally and now their carrer and reputations are ruined. It's possible that they might not have turned to this had they been given a stipend.
2007-08-21 07:15:38 · 16 answers · asked by nachoman452002 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
No, they are already getting a free education. That is equivalent of 30,000 dollars a year in most cases. If they want to work, there is no reason why they cannot have a job over the summer or work part time in the offseason or at least be in a work-study program. There is no need for them to get even more special treatment.
2007-08-21 07:37:12 · answer #1 · answered by Jim Baw 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
An unequivocal NO! First, the players already receive a scholarship for tuition, room, and board. At some colleges, that is over $35K a year. This means that all of their needs are taken care of. And yes they can work during the offseason just like every other student out there. They also get the best living areas on campus and get the best food on campus. So with everything paid for, the extra money can be used to buy incidentals and have fun. So why do they need more money? Second, if they played in a development league, do you think they would get paid more? The NBA has a development league and they don't get paid much. There are other pro leagues that pay less than $35K a year, so they have to work outside jobs to make ends meet as the "real" world costs more to live in than college. There would not be a big TV package to pay for even some of these things that the 2 big sports get, if you doubt it, check out the scholarship packages many other sports get, that is partial scholarships. The point of college is to get an education and prepare for life after school. I think the scholarship and the other freebies that athletes in the top sports get are enough, and if it isn't, they can always jump to the pro leagues and make their living that way. You don't see that too often in the 2 big sports unless they go to the big leagues. That tells you that there isn't a better alternative.
2007-08-21 07:40:12 · answer #2 · answered by YUCKO 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This is a very shakey topic, but there are two sides to this.
1. You are recuited to help this team win. Meaning you have to perform at a high level against top competiton for a long period time. You have no time to work unless its campus work. You have to train year around with weightlifting pracitce film session. you life is devoted to that sport. Only thing can come between you and that sport is class so you can stay in school to play that sport. While in the process, you are making this school money. You are bring ESPN, NBC, FOX, CBS, all the major networks to broadcast you perform. You are making alumni pay a little something extra because you are bring more pride to there alma. You have to play in tournamnets and bowl games. So really you are the main marketing tool, you are what the fans come to see. so when the school is making all this money, why shouldn't you get a piece of the action. You are doing the work and you are bringing in all the fan. So where is your fair cut of the pie. if you did have some money you would be less likey to stay in so much trouble. as well as maint tain your focus to say in school and maybe increase the graduation rate.
2. Regardless of that sport, you are there to get an education. They took an SAT, passed High school, qualified for an college education. If they get hurt or kicked off the team what will they have? an education. If they go to the NFL but things dont work out what should they have? an education. Also its not far to other students, who are as gifted as them who have to pay hard earned money to received an education that is free to them. They get to go to school year round for free, while student most piled up more loans just to take a few classes it isnt far. That would cause more tensions inside of the school.
Personally i feel this is a line subject so there is no clear cut winners because it will always come down to what is more important a ball or a degree
2007-08-21 07:41:29 · answer #3 · answered by sc_baller2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they're getting paid back and then some. They are getting a free college education which hopefully if they used it to major in something other than Madden 08 or Budweiser will be able to serve them in life after football. I do however believe they should be allowed to get a part time job. I don't feel sorry for them while I still have to pay for mine. If you're lookin' for sympathy for the ballas you just hit a dry well here.
2007-08-21 07:34:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Actually, the players do get a small stipend in the form of work-study and they are able to work during the off-season, but from my understanding they are only allowed to make no more than $2,000 a year working outside of work-study.
2007-08-21 07:27:40 · answer #5 · answered by Willdawg3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Quiet frankly, YES!
Div 1A schools make a ton of money off these athletes, even after scholarship costs. Alums donate significantly to Michigan, OSU, ND, USC. So are reasonable stipend, tied to scholastic and behavior, seens only fair.
2007-08-21 07:54:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't like your logic that absolves those Iowa players from guilt for their actions, but YES, I think the NCAA should share its profits with its players.
What people seem to forget is that 95% of all college football players will never make a penny off of playing football in their lives (unless, of course, you count receiving a scholarship as getting paid). People justify college football players not getting paid by thinking "oh, it's okay, they'll get their big signing bonus once they get drafted." Silly way to think, really. In reality, football players from major collegiate programs are essentially professional athletes. Being in a major football program is a full time job, and college players deserve to get paid as full time employees.
2007-08-21 07:30:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
I think that players should only be provided with an education. However, I do feel that it should be allowed to give a player a bonus upon his leaving school. The requirements would be that they finish their degree in 5 years or less, and it should be a relatively small amount of money, maybe a few thousand dollars, just so that they have some living expenses to hold them over.
2007-08-21 07:29:11 · answer #8 · answered by artistictrophy@sbcglobal.net 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I think they should get what all other students that work on campus get. I mean sure they get free school (some anyways) but they also make the school millions and have almost no time for jobs during the school year.
2007-08-21 07:39:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, I think it should be the other way. The players should have to pay to play. Use that money to further the education at the school. Remember, that is the actual goal of college, to get an education. It is not so a small group of people can go out and play a game.
2007-08-21 07:23:53 · answer #10 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋