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Look if you're trying to spin some shite that the UA and other div I programs are not taking kids who are at best remedial projects, take it up with someone who ain't been there. I will agree that some kids get opportunities they wouldn't have had without football, and make it count for themselves.
I agree with the main point of the article: "It's time to negotiate."
I think that scholarships will soon cover the full cost of attendance
and I think it is possible that athletes can start getting a cut for the use of their image
More socialism. Of course it starts in Chicago.CHICAGO In a stunning ruling that has the potential to revolutionize college athletics, a federal agency said Wednesday that football players at Northwestern University can create the nation's first college athlete's union.
Read more: NLRB: College athletes can unionize - Associated Press - POLITICO.com
Thoughts?
Mine: Its about dam time
I agree with the main point of the article: "It's time to negotiate."
I think that scholarships will soon cover the full cost of attendance
and I think it is possible that athletes can start getting a cut for the use of their image
Why not all students...they all contribute to the schools bottom line.
Really? Who added more to Ohio State's 'bottom line': me or Archie Griffin?
On the downside, the income and the scholarships need to be taxed.
This could end non revenue producing sports
And you want to do that?
Are you a taxaholic?
Why not all students...they all contribute to the schools bottom line.
Really? Who added more to Ohio State's 'bottom line': me or Archie Griffin?
Who paid tuition?
A little Google searching shows that the cost of attending Northwestern Univ is $58,950 per year.
Those who claim that these athletes are not paid are simply wrong. I don't know many kids just out of high school who make almost $60k per year. If they stay for 4 years, their compensation is worth $235,800.
That comes to $28.34 an hour for a 40 hr week. Not bad for a kid with a high school diploma, especially when he is getting a top level education. The NCAA limits direct athletic competition and practice to 20 hrs per week. So what they are getting paid to do is actually more like 20 to 30 hrs a week. At 30 hrs they earn $37.78 per hr.
Oh, and if they pay taxes on that income, at 25% (state and federal), they owe almost $15k a year in taxes.
On the downside, the income and the scholarships need to be taxed.
This could end non revenue producing sports
And you want to do that?
Are you a taxaholic?
Still, the athletes help generate an enormous about of income to the university. They
need to be compensated with equity.
A little Google searching shows that the cost of attending Northwestern Univ is $58,950 per year.
Those who claim that these athletes are not paid are simply wrong. I don't know many kids just out of high school who make almost $60k per year. If they stay for 4 years, their compensation is worth $235,800.
That comes to $28.34 an hour for a 40 hr week. Not bad for a kid with a high school diploma, especially when he is getting a top level education. The NCAA limits direct athletic competition and practice to 20 hrs per week. So what they are getting paid to do is actually more like 20 to 30 hrs a week. At 30 hrs they earn $37.78 per hr.
Oh, and if they pay taxes on that income, at 25% (state and federal), they owe almost $15k a year in taxes.
Not my call, just a side note. Are the scholarships now taxable if the players are employees? Then, if this moves beyond private institutions, are the players public employees. Each state has there own laws governing state employees.
Your talking administrative nightmares.
Still, the athletes help generate an enormous about of income to the university. They
need to be compensated with equity.
A little Google searching shows that the cost of attending Northwestern Univ is $58,950 per year.
Those who claim that these athletes are not paid are simply wrong. I don't know many kids just out of high school who make almost $60k per year. If they stay for 4 years, their compensation is worth $235,800.
That comes to $28.34 an hour for a 40 hr week. Not bad for a kid with a high school diploma, especially when he is getting a top level education. The NCAA limits direct athletic competition and practice to 20 hrs per week. So what they are getting paid to do is actually more like 20 to 30 hrs a week. At 30 hrs they earn $37.78 per hr.
Oh, and if they pay taxes on that income, at 25% (state and federal), they owe almost $15k a year in taxes.
The NCAA limits direct athletic competition and practice to 20 hrs per week.
The NCAA limits direct athletic competition and practice to 20 hrs per week.
Somewhat off the topic, but do you really think any good D1 athlete only puts in 20hrs/wk to their chosen sport?
the ncaa limits direct athletic competition and practice to 20 hrs per week.
somewhat off the topic, but do you really think any good d1 athlete only puts in 20hrs/wk to their chosen sport?
absolutely not. I am certain they spend more time than that. But then, many people put in hours off the clock to be better prepared on the job. How many people read certain books to further their career? How many workout to be better able to do their job? How many do a lot of things to be better at what they do?
