For one to be able to further their education, with a reduced tuition, while playing a beloved sport. Does it get any better? Some think yes, and some think compensation should be required. However, I disagree. For many years now, one of the most popular debates in sports has been whether or not student athletes should get a share of the revenue they generate for the university in which they are attending and participating in college athletics. If college student athletes were to begin receiving
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accountability of adulthood. The stipend should be released to the athletes on a week by week premise so they can manage the use of their money in an indistinguishable way of life from a general undergrad. This is something that can be checked by the NCAA and in addition the overseeing college. Checking the players who get this stipend is an accomplishment that is achievable and safe. By checking the use of the stipend, it is an opportunity to gather information to either qualify or exclude a program
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have some influence on my side, athletes should be paid because they have no other means of income, they put many hours of work within their sport, and the universities as well as TV networks are able to make money off of these athletes. Since the NCAA doesn’t pay its athletes and denies them the ability to make money, they have no means of income. Many people say that receiving a scholarship is enough compensation, but athletic scholarships in reality are not usually plentiful enough to support
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players in the league because they won more championships than any other player and they average more points per game than other players. Michael Jordan spent his college career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1981. In the 1982 NCAA Championship game against Georgetown, Michael made a jump shot as a freshman which caused them to win the game. Michael Jordan was then named the ACC freshman of the year after he averaged 13.4 points per game. After his junior year, he was the third
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of the topic and if you would recommend it: Source 2: http://www.thepostgame.com/commentary/201103/paying-college-athletes-whats-right-amount New Information you learned: I learned about controversy that is already happening with in the NCAA now and what action are being taken. Your opinion of the website as to whether it helped you to further your understanding of the topic and if you would recommend it: Source 3: New Information you learned: Your opinion of the website
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Chad Rood September 25th, 2012 Sports Litigation Alert Week 4 Assignment NYU Case (30 points)1. On what belief was the plaintiff's lawsuit predicated? Plaintiff Ariel Fleurimond’s lawsuit was predicated on the belief that she was the sole creator and copyright owner of the drawing, which NYU has used on various items, including clothing and memorabilia, without her consent. 2. What two elements must a plaintiff prove in order to prevail on a copyright claim? (1) The plaintiff owns a valid
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pediatric doctor and pursue her track career. She graduated in 1994, where she launched her senior athletics career. She has competed in track meets such as the Olympics, World Championships, CARIFTA, Continental Cup, Grand Prix, CAC Junior Championships, NCAA and Commonwealth Games. Main Character Debbie Ferguson is the true definition of what it means to be an athlete. She has a positive attitude, she is determined, discipline, dedicated and competitive. She was well-behaved at home and at school to
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Stephen Curry is an NBA player, he helps people out basically everyday. With my opinion, I think he's the best basketball player as of right now. He's missing the first round of playoffs because he sprained his MCL. His real name is Wardell Stephen Curry ll, Curry’s salary is 34.68 million dollars. He's a two time MVP of the year, which was two years in a row, and that's pretty good for a young basketball player like Stephen Curry. In College Stephen Curry averaged 25.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and
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The Penn State University scandal was about an authority figure committing child sex abuse. Jerry Sandusky was a former assistant football coach for Penn State and charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse against children. He was convicted of 45 counts of sexual predator against children. Sandusky used his charity, The Second Mile, to select his victims. These illegal actions were committed between 1994 and 2009. There were other Penn State University officials implicated in legal, moral and
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of Academic Success for Student-Athletes Summary Student-athletes are a nontraditional group burdened with many demands and expectations. Collegiate sports are a popular mass commercial form of entertainment and generate millions of dollars. NCAA Division 1 sports generated 751 million dollars in revenue this year at the expense of student-athletes’ academic goals. Graduation rates for athletes are lower than traditional groups. Support services have not consistently or effectively enhanced
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