Posted on Oct 5, 2021
NLRB memo says college athletes are employees — not "student athletes"— and deserve benefits, pay...
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I may not agree with this article, but they bring us some interesting points to think about.
NLRB memo says college athletes are employees — not "student athletes"— and deserve benefits, pay...
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SFC (Join to see) I may have mentioned this before on Rally Point: I went to a university in San Diego, California. I have a B.A. in Communications/Theatre.
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It all seems so long ago to me now. It amazing how many enlisted went on to higher education. I earned an Associate in Engineering for Land Surveying, and then a BS for Structural Design. I actually did it in reverse I completed collage and worked a few years before I enlisted.
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I don't know ma'am. Colleges are very good at keeping a tab on their bottom line. If they make it straight "employment" I see the colleges executing agreements with the athletes that will curb outside endorsements, among other things. I don't believe the college programs will be as robust as they have been. How does the old saying go: Don't kill the goose that lays the golden eggs". MHO
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I think it is about time the athletes are paid. Most of them won't make a pro career and can use the money to help them get started in life. The schools make a future off their names and march, and they should get a cut. But, as the article talks about... what happens to those sports that don;t have powerhouse names? And, why does very little of the money these teams make flow into non-sports activities at schools (STEM, music, arts, etc)?
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SSG Bill McCoy
Aren't most atheletes already getting perks ... like tuition with some getting full boat scholarships, while regular students get stuck with the costs of their college education? Some atheletes even get homework done, or forgiven and more questionable practices.
If you're going to school to play sports, why would any expect payment?
If you're going to school to play sports, why would any expect payment?
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LT Brad McInnis
SSG Bill McCoy - Not all athletes are on scholarship, and they have to pay their way, too. According to NCAA only 2% of high school athletes get a scholarship, and they have to re-apply each year. So, if they get hurt they may lose the scholarship and still have to pay with no other way (because to play in the future they can not get a job).
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SSG Bill McCoy
LT Brad McInnis - That's certainly true; but they all play either for the perks, or they just like the game, and some hope to be picked-up by pro teams. None are forced to play and paying them just seems dumb. Instead, perhaps colleges should have to use any funds/profits from their teams to lower tuition or at least to lmit tuition increases.
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