...Nick Coleman Professor Todd Aldridge ENGL 1110 29 November 2015 Revision: Essay 2 - Paying of College Athletes Several years ago, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the NCAA, started out as a young business with a couple colleges under their helm, and today they have grown into an $11 billion industry tasked with the controversial decision of sharing their wealth with the college athletes that made them relevant. Should college athletes get paid is what it usually all boils down to. This burning question has been canvassed various times over the turn of the century with several underlying concerns for the athlete’s futures and also their safety. Opponents of paying college athletes contend that the scholarships said athletes received to their institutions of higher learning should be more than enough. Once a university extends a scholarship to an athlete, that athlete becomes property of that university. With that being said, once on campus, they become “student athletes,” a term coined by the NCAA to justify their exploitation of the athletes that made the infamous organization relevant, and also full time workers as they spend on average an excess of more than forty hours a week dedicated to their respective sports. In a survey conducted internally by the NCAA, it was discovered that athletes competing in more than a half a dozen sports indicated that they too, are putting in the equivalent of full time worksheets, but don’t receive the benefits that regular...
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...Peter Denney Professor Paterson English 112 29 Oct. 2013 Should College Athletes Make the Big Bucks? At what point does an athlete lose the true meaning behind playing a sport? When do they decide that making a hefty paycheck outweighs their actual desire to compete in the game they have grown to love? When reaching a certain skill level like that of college, athletes crave a greater reward than just success. I’m currently a collegiate athlete and I’ve often wondered why athletes like me don’t get paid. Collegiate athletes give all of their time in school and on sports and suggest that they deserve something in return other than just scholarship funds. College is very expensive and without some type of financial aid, most students would drown in debt acquired from student loans. Scholarships available to go to certain universities aid student-athletes during each semester, but do not cover most external costs. Players are presented with a choice when participating in a college sport. The decision to attend a school of preference and partake in a sport, all comes down to the individual. Paying college athletes is a difficulty because paying male athletes and female athletes equally would be a huge challenge. Though it may be a choice to play sports in college, I want to know the meaning behind athletes not getting paid. Being a college athlete can be directly translated as an occupation. When a player wakes up in the morning, they either have 8 A.M. classes or a workout...
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...broadcasted on national television and are adored by many people all over the country. Athletes have never been paid to play sports in college. Some people argue for college athletes to be paid. These people think that the players deserve to be paid because of all the things they go through. People believe that these athletes don’t receive the quality education because of the time that students sport consumes. Some people believe that college athletes should be paid because Division I football and basketball players devote over forty-three hours a week to practicing, training and playing their beloved sport. Which is longer than the typical work week for the average American worker. This year, the University of Alabama reported $143.3 Million in athletic revenues, which is more than all thirty NHL teams and twenty-five of the thirty NBA teams. Which means that the University of Alabama has enough money to pay their athletes since they bring in all of that money. Some people think that athletes should be paid. After practices and games, the athletes are hungry but they don’t have any money to buy food. The reason why athletes don’t have any money, is because between school and sports, they...
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...on how deep of a run you make in March Madness or a big win in a highly anticipated BCS bowl game, teams could potentially bring in millions of dollars to their university. But the men and women who are the ones on the field putting their body and wellbeing on the line are the same ones who see absolutely none of that money. How can this even be possible? College athletes, who put in just as much time if not more than an actual job, receive no type of money for the amount of revenue that they bring in. Sure they get an athletic scholarship that pays for most of their schooling but, not for everything outside of that. There is more to college than just books and schoolwork. People still need to buy food, pay bills, gas, and just everyday essentials. When writer William J. Ford asked senior guard Gary Clark from Wake Forest University about the topic he said “At a lot of schools, players come from underprivileged families. I know we are getting a scholarship, but some folks don’t have cash to get something to eat when the school cafeteria is closed, or money to buy a used car,” he continues. “I am not saying we should get paid with a full-time salary, but a stipend would be nice” (Ford 1). Just recently former Tennessee running back Arian Foster revealed to the public about how he received a little money while playing his senior year of college football. He didn’t use it for diamonds, clothes, or a new car, but for the simple fact that he needed the money to get by. Arian stated...
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...“ College athletes are already being paid with an athletic scholarship that is worth between $20-$50,000 per year.” (The Rise of The Fab FIve). This statement is not very accurate as most colleges split up scholarship money and some players don't receive scholarships. Most athletes that are given scholarships only play for 2 years so the scholarship does not pay for their whole school and they don't get the remaining money when they leave. Then when they leave the remaining scholarship money just goes away. Scholarship doesn't do much and they should be paid another way. Most athletes that receive a scholarship end up leaving for the big leagues after two years, this leaves the scholarship money behind and the students not on scholarships are left to pay for everything. They should be paid to help their living so that they can live normal lives and not lives like second- class students. If they were paid then they could still maintain a life after college. Sense they are not being paid they come out of college and have nothing to their name, no job, no money, and no house. This could all be prevented if the athletes were to be paid...
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...Dejuan L. Yates 14608 Yukon Ave | Hawthorne, CA 90250 | (805) 559-1039 | dejuan75@hotmail.com Objective I’m seeking a position as a valued member of your organization that leverages my achievements, skills, energy and passion for customer service. Education New Mexico State University Earned a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice Graduated with a 3.4 GPA Attended N.M.S.U. on an athletic football scholarship. Bilingual speaker (Spanish & English) College of the Canyons After high school I participated in general studies and football. I was successful at earning an athletic scholarship to further my education and to pursue a career in football. Thousand Oaks High School Graduating Class of 2007 – Diploma Graduated with a 3.0 GPA * Experience Parking Attendant, Amgen Newbury Park, CA Valet Parking Attendant Placed by Premier of Los Angeles December 2006 - February 2007 Youth Specialist, Five Acres Society Aid Pasadena, CA August 2012 - August 2015 Everyday basic functions included supervisioning up to 10 clients. These clients range from a variety of emotional and transitional disabilities. My attentiveness was needed in order to ensure safety within my at risk clients. With plenty of experience I have became proficient in filing incident reports and following up on leads. Awards and Acknowledgments Qualifications Summary Proven ability to multitask, and prioritize while maintaining composure. Quick to anticipate needs of superiors...
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...Jordan Murry 4/24/14 Sociology of Sport 233- Final Paper Undefeated Sociological Analysis It is my honor to be doing my first submission of a topic based on the sociological aspects of the sports world in this month’s addition of Sports Illustrated. First off, let me start by saying “Undefeated” was an excellent film choice to look at from a sociological perspective. Not only does this film posses multiple theories and sociological concepts, but it also has real-life stories built into the film. The viewer almost feels a personal relationship with these characters by how detailed and up close the documentary is. The first theory that the film shows is the conflict theory. The Manassas High School football team is in Memphis, Tennessee. The team is compiled of poor inter-city kids in the western Memphis region. The Manassas Tigers football program has had a reputation for being an “easy win” on the opponents’ schedule for the last 110 years. The explanation for the consecutive failing seasons was due to the prominent power plant in Manassas shutting down. This caused the population rate to rapidly decline, thus resulting in an extreme loss of student athletes. The town, school, and football program never recovered because of this reputation. Meanwhile, a couple miles down the road in towns like Westwood and Munford, the football programs flourished because of the large population. These towns prospered because of a vast array of available jobs creating wealthy...
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...Mindless or Productive? We all enjoyed watching high school sports back in our day. We saw our school beat other schools from around the region, we watched our friends play their hearts out doing the sport they loved, and we even showed off our school spirit by wearing our school’s colors. We thrived off seeing our friends perform and entertaining the crowd with their skills in different sports. However, there seems to be a common trend about what students and everyone else think about when considering the high school athletes: Are they dumb, mindless, and a waste of time and money? Well I believe that high school athletes are not mindless and dumb, but rather very productive, both athletically and academically. The first reason is that the sports they play in keeps them healthy and active. There are numerous reports that show how being active in sports actually benefits you not only academically, but also in a healthy way too. By being active, you can lose weight, feel happier, and live longer. Most importantly, it can make you smarter and help you concentrate (http://www.activecoquitlam.ca). When you play in a sport, your brain is firing neuro-receptors into both the left and the right hemispheres each time you run, catch, or throw a ball. Thus, coordination and communication is improved between the two hemispheres and more receptors grow each time, which is key to learning information through experiences (Oden). By being active in sports, not only are you gaining experience...
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...“the mid-1950’s many schools were still struggling with the issue of offering athletic scholarships. Some university presidents ultimately decided to maintain the principles of amateurism and further serve the mission of higher education… They concluded that it was not in the best interest of their universities to award athletic scholarships, and have remained steadfast even today” (Johnson). Of course, college basketball and football were not as popular back then as they are today, but over time, the NCAA “expanded into three divisions with a multitude of championship events on a yearly basis, and there are more than 1,300 member institutions that represent an estimated 400,000 student athletes who participate in sports, leading to the revenue the NCAA sees today” (Johnson). With the expansion, came the notion that college athletes should be remunerated for their hard work and many lawsuits targeting this exact...
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...importantly how are you going to afford it? You’re not in the top ten, but still an average student. You are on athletic teams, but not the superstar athlete of your high school by any means. Students believe that they need to be the best at everything to receive a scholarship of any type, but that’s where a lot of them think wrong. Scholarships are available to almost any student and can be granted to students for more than just grades and athletics. The possibilities for scholarships are limitless and give you the best way to have some or even all of your college education paid for. Growing up many students think they need to be in the top ten or getting straight A’s and passing every test. Which isn’t completely wrong because when you do fall into that category it can make receiving scholarships an easier process. Although, if you don’t fall into that category scholarships are nowhere near impossible to receive because of the hundreds of options provided by companies and colleges in every state. Academic scholarships often called merit scholarships or awards, can be obtained by students who weren’t first in their class maybe, but still received good grades and show characteristics of a good student(“Types” para 2). Every academic scholarship is going to have different requirements and monetary amounts that can be awarded. A lot of companies offering scholarships look for individuals who possess leadership...
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...All over the United States, seniors graduate high school looking forward to the next step of their lives at college. For some, they reserve the privilege of receiving large amounts of scholarship money for athletics; for others, they receive a much lesser monetary award for grade point average and ACT or SAT scores. All over the country, college students are praised for being great athletes but are expected to do less academically. For many reasons, collegiate athletes should not be awarded so much individual scholarship money or appraisal for being athletic. Every year, the recruitment of collegiate athletes takes time and effort because coaches have to carefully hand pick the most talented players to represent their university. There are...
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...College Athletes Equals No Pay College athletes have never been paid to play sports on the college level in the history of college athletics, and the NCAA has still grown to be one of the greatest associations in the world. There are a certain amount of athletes that gain athletic scholarships in high school, and also some that gain them once they go off to college and start playing sports. Just like college athletes, there are a lot of college students that go off to college off academic scholarships. All of these students have the same goal, to get an education and to make more money after they are out of school. So why should a college athlete be offered money while they are going to school for doing something they chose to do, and a student with an academic scholarship is not? These two type of students are taking the same classes, getting the same degree for the same type of job after college, but there are thoughts that college athletes should be paid while they are going to school just because they are playing sports. Yes, a college athlete has to manage their time a little more because of their sports schedule and their school schedule, but there are also a lot of extra help on colleges campus for college athletes then students that does not play sports to make sure they’re grades stay where they need to be. Getting a scholarship to go to school is an award, being a college athlete is an award also, so why is it such a need to award these students even more than they...
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...did because we were so poor. Like when I went on sports trips, there would be times where I couldn’t eat with the team because my mom had to extra money to send with me on traveling trips. It also limits you being able to go out and hang out with your friends because you having to stay home and help your mom make dinner for your younger brothers. When I could go out and hang out with friends I wasn’t ever around the right crowd, and I wasn’t always doing the smartest things. Because when your poor you aren’t accepted in groups as easily with everyone because you can’t go out to eat and go to the movies and stuff like all your other friends. When you are below the poverty line, not very many things are handed out to you, such as sports scholarships and such because not many people are going to notice you if you cant pay someone to make a highlight video. I had to do...
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...PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MARIKINA SSS CAMPUS 1st Sem., A.Y. 2015 – 2016 EDU 209 – ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING 2 Group Activity # 2 Application of Weighted Mean Submitted by: Baldimo, Rolyn Natassia Fabula, Carmina R. Semilla,Shiela Marie S. Tan, Joy Renn M. Tomimbang, Felizel V. Viado,Clairel BEED-ECED 302 Submitted to: PROF. EDGAR G. CANDA, M.A. ED. STUDENT NAME | GENERAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE (GWA) | REMARKS | Benitez, Alexis D.Bachelor of Science in Business Administration(BSBA) | 1.94 | Passed | De Asas, Neil A.Bachelor of Science in Business Administration(BSBA) | 1.66 | Passed | Lupang, Ancherica B.Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSE) | 1.59 | Passed | Renbel, JulioBachelor of Secondary Education (BSE) | 1.28 | Passed | San Juan, Angelica S.Bachelor of Science in Business Administration(BSBA) | 1.90 | Passed | Vergara, Alleli G.Bachelor of Science in Business Administration(BSBA) | 1.83 | Passed | The table above shows that 100% or all of the 6 PLMar students got a passing General Weighted Average, implying that PLMar students have the diligence, perseverance, excellence, and discipline when it comes to study. SUMMARY There were six students in PLMAR which we computed their General Weighted Average (GWA). They are Renbel Julio, who is a 2nd year student of BSE, he got the GWA of 1.28, Ancherica Lupang is also a BSE student, she got the GWA of 1.59, Neil De Asas is a BSBA student, he got the GWA of 1.66, Alleli...
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...A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further his or her education. Scholarships are awarded based upon various criteria, which usually reflect the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award. Scholarship money is not required to be repaid. A scholar is a specialist in a given branch of knowledge. A scholar is a learned person who knows a particular field of study very well; someone who has great knowledge and has extensive research in the field. To become a great scholar you should do in-depth research and it is not just about managing research but how you individually do your research. It is the key for all scholars. A scholarship is something offered to you at the end of high school or college if you are lucky. It is typically part or complete funding for further study. They are usually funded by some trust or private donation. Scholarships are usually subject to some sort of test, this could be academic to attract the best students, financial to allow poorer students to attend a particular college or sporting to get the best (for example) football players to attend a college and play for the team. A grant-in-aid to a student (as by a college or foundation). At its most basic meaning, a scholarship is money for college that you will not be expected to repay. Scholarships are worth seeking! Scholarships sponsored by colleges are often designated for students who fit a particular profile (from the college's home state, holding a specified...
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