Did you notice the repeated use of “student-athlete” in the post Men’s championship briefings? What a crock because they never talked like that before this season.
Ahhh, the NCAA has been using that term for years when it’s convenient for them, even though it’s largely an oxymoron above DII in some sports. Even Clem Haskins probably uttered it once.
Again, if you’re going to pay college athletes, you have to pay ALL of them. In ALL sports, mens or women’s. ALL of them. Also, who pays them? The individual colleges/universities or the NCAA? There are less than 10 colleges/universities that turn a profit, so how do the others manage to pay?
@suicide-sThe TV networks that pay billions (with a “b”) combined, would be sure to sue for the sudden degradation of the product they thought they were buying. The Olympic model seems to be the best solution: let them make money from endorsements in their spare time.
@Jimin NYC, Yep. All applicable taxes as will have to be paid. Schools in Texas and Florida would have a distinct advantage as there’s no state income tax.
amxchester over 10 years ago
Did you notice the repeated use of “student-athlete” in the post Men’s championship briefings? What a crock because they never talked like that before this season.
Guilty Bystander over 10 years ago
Ahhh, the NCAA has been using that term for years when it’s convenient for them, even though it’s largely an oxymoron above DII in some sports. Even Clem Haskins probably uttered it once.
sarah413 Premium Member over 10 years ago
Again, if you’re going to pay college athletes, you have to pay ALL of them. In ALL sports, mens or women’s. ALL of them. Also, who pays them? The individual colleges/universities or the NCAA? There are less than 10 colleges/universities that turn a profit, so how do the others manage to pay?
suicide-s over 10 years ago
Nope, the fix is easy. New rule — no athletic scholarships. Now they are no longer employees. Problem solved.
Godfreydaniel over 10 years ago
@suicide-sThe TV networks that pay billions (with a “b”) combined, would be sure to sue for the sudden degradation of the product they thought they were buying. The Olympic model seems to be the best solution: let them make money from endorsements in their spare time.
danielse over 10 years ago
Caller has a point. Can’t imagine the union bosses would be all that happy to keep losing their most valuable assets to the pros.
sarah413 Premium Member over 10 years ago
@Jimin NYC, Yep. All applicable taxes as will have to be paid. Schools in Texas and Florida would have a distinct advantage as there’s no state income tax.