Monday, October 7, 2013
Should College Athletes Be Paid
Heck no, they most certainly should not be paid. College athletes go into school knowing that they are not going to be paid, yet still chose that path. They already receive many perks such as scholarships, gaining popularity, athletic wear, and other merchandise. Yes, the NCAA makes butt tons of money off of them, which I do believe should go to something such as their education or that school in general. Just like how Allen Sack responded to the article, "What is needed is a national movement of faculty and others to support multiyear scholarships that extend to graduation (five year maximum)." This would ensure that these athletes are getting through school without the burden of cost. As well as make sure they the money they are receiving is going to something important rather than them blowing it on useless nonsense. These kids are doing something that they love, and you can't put a salary on something like that.
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I defiantly agree with you that you should be a college athlete to be doing something you love rather than doing something just to get paid. Because really if you think about it there are thousands of other students that would be dying and more than happy to take your spot with little or no compensation such as scholarships and merchandise.
ReplyDeleteGreat point! All students know that they're not going to get paid for their "future profession" in college but still do it because it is something that they love to do. And that's how it should stay, besides adding the multiyear scholarships.
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