...Do professional athletes make too much money? Neumann University Daniel Kilpatrick Every year player's salaries reach new highs. Athletes are treated as celebrities in American society and idolized by young athletes. The kids who see what their favorite player is doing through the media also are being influenced by them. The example that professional athletes set is very important because they looked up to. The example that many athletes set is unfortunately a negative one. Most people think that athletes make too much money but there are those that believe they are paid fairly. The enormous amount of money that professional athletes receive is having a negative effect on kids today. Athletes should make less money to play a game because the huge contracts that they receive give them power. They are concerned with making money and not the example that they are creating for today’s youth. Professional players feel that they earn every dollar of the millions they make every year to play a game. Those who think that players are paid fairly in professional sports argue that since athletes make so much money for their teams they should compensated accordingly. According to Forbes magazine "The average NFL team is worth $957 million" (Forbes, 2012). Teams generate large profits and as a result can afford to pay athletes large salaries. The past NFL season, players and team owners tried to come to an agreement before the season. According to Pete...
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...college athletes get paid? Does it teach kids that they do not have to have a job to make money, and that they can just do whatever they like because they know they are too good and will not be let off? I find this topic interesting because I want to play a sport in college. I know that a full ride scholarship would pay for the athlete’s college tuition, food, housing, and their books. I also know that multiple hours are spent by the athlete practicing throughout the day and year. Athletes are expected by their coaches to practice before the season starts and after the season so that they can be the best that they can be for the team. With that being said, how do athletes manage their time with practice, school, and a social life? My intended audience is for anyone who is interested in sports or the benefits college athletes receive from a scholarship. Any athletes might find it interesting what the process is to get a scholarship, whether it is high school students or college. More specifically this would be beneficial to any high school student or parent who would like to know about college athletic scholarships. Compensation of College Athletes There has been an ongoing debate continuing since the early nineteen hundreds on whether college athletes should get paid. This argument comes from the coaches, the athlete’s parents, and the athletes themselves arguing that universities make money off of the players and the players, in turn, do not receive any money from that...
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...Should College Athletes Get Paid Ever wonder if college athletes should be paid? A debate that comes up every year is that if college athletes should be paid or should not be paid. College athletes should not be paid for these three reasons: college tuition should be enough money, the NCAA is a non-profit organization, and the college athletic departments will not be able to afford to pay the players. z College athletes get a scholarship and free tuition which costs enough so they do not need to get paid. College tuition is a lot of money and most out-of-state public schools cost around $23,000. If the athlete would go to a private out-of-state school it normally cost around $32,000. That is a ton of money to have just handed to you so you can play sports. “Essentially they receive a...
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...people bring in money for an organization, but do not get paid themselves. This scenario is true for college athletes. They put in work every week and end up bringing in money for the school that they attend. Athletes take countless hours every day to train for their sport. The main sports, mainly men’s college basketball and football, end up making money. College athletes should get paid because they bring in money for the college, acting as representatives of the school. College athletes spend about forty hours per week dedicated to their sport. Athletes have to go to practices, attend film room, and train every single day. This compares to people in the actual workforce because they get paid on a forty hour work week. Therefore, college athletes are basically working the same amount as those do in the workforce. Also, on top of time dedicated to their sport, athletes also have to focus on education, which is another eight to ten hours a week of class time and additional studying and homework on top of that. In addition to long weeks, paying college athletes would help them manage their money. Whether they end up going pro or not, they still need a sense of how to manage their money once they are out of college and on their own. They would know how to save additional money and make smart decisions on what to use their...
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...Some athletes dream of continuing their careers in college, but some never get that chance. Competing at the next level is a very exciting journey. For some kids playing a sport in college is the only way they can afford an education. The big controversial issue is should college athletes be paid. This quote from Elissa Cordrey is very meaningful to college athletics because it isn’t all about the money: If the child is playing for the sake of a scholarship, and not for love of the game, be careful, she warned. Keep your eyes wide open. It's not high school athletics. In some ways, it's really exciting. But if your child's not passionate, you are going to have a lot of teary phone calls’” (Holland, Kelley Holland, and John W. Schoen). The dedication and passion athletes need to play...
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...With the growing scandals in college sports many questions have erupted. These scandals have helped many athletes live, however, if caught the players could be severely punished. They put their bodies and health at risk for the university, by becoming a college athlete they take away their freedoms also they eliminate their chances of living a normal college life. Ever since the fab four were caught taking money for various items many other scandals have been stopped. Many top D1 college athletes are being paid or selling their items for money. These actions go against the NCAA rules and stipulations for the players. College athletes are adored...
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...that virtually pays for their entire college experience. In recent history it is apparent that for some student-athletes this money is not enough, bringing up a burning question in college sports: should college athletes be paid? Some believe that it is essential for them to be paid for their hard work and dedication. Others believe that they are already relieved of future college debt, so why give them more? Each spectrum of this argument provides clear and concise evidence making it difficult to decipher which route may be the most reasonable. College is an expensive endeavor and student-athletes already gain a financial advantage and significantly larger benefits over the majority of the student population. The NCAA has always been considered an amateur league. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, an amateur is defined as, “one who cultivates anything as a pastime, as distinguished from one who prosecutes it professionally; hence, sometimes used disparagingly, as = dabbler, or superficial student or worker.” In 1957 the NCAA came to the conclusion, after years of avoiding the pressure, to subsidize and grant athletic scholarships. As young sports fans we aspire to be like our favorite athletes, but in reality only a small fraction of these students become professional level athletes after their college careers conclude. College athletes are taking advantage of the financial opportunities that any other college student would be ecstatic to have. “Collegiate...
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...which has driven the dispute of whether college athletes should or shouldn’t be compensated beyond their athletic scholarship. This paper will endeavor to answer the question as to whether or not college athletes should be compensated for, by explaining the reasons for and against the payment of college athletes. Why a lot of people think that college athletes should be paid, There are some that believe that if a college athlete were to be paid that they would lose the passion for the game. Many people say that they would much rather watch college football, then watch the pros play....
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...Section 12 Argumentative Essay 11-7-2013 Wouldn't it be great to make 31.3 million dollars a year and an additional 47 million dollars in endorsements simply to play a game? Michael Jordan, along with many other professional athletes thinks so. In the 1996 season, playing 3,106 minutes Michael Jordan made 170,000 dollars a day, equaling out to be 160.97 dollars a second. Even more unbelievable are Mike Tyson's earnings in his match with Peter McNeeley. In a single second, he made 281,000 dollars. Do these athletes really deserve all that money? Professional athletes are making too much money in a society where salaries and wages are traditionally based on the value of ones work. In today's society, one will be paid more if their job is more economically important. However, teaching is one of the most economically important occupations because our future economy relies on the education of its youth, yet teachers are paid much less than the average professional athlete. The U.S President makes decisions that affect our economy and yet he only makes 250,000 dollars a year. Professional athletes do not play near as vital role in the economy as the president, but their salaries reflect otherwise. These games are supposed to be played for fun, not for millions of dollars. Opponents of this view say payment is being received for a service, therefore professional sports are a business. Many people believe athletes are being paid for little work, but in fact they work harder than...
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...(Cassavaugh). Athletes can lose scholarship money because of an injury, poor play or misconduct. There has been controversy that student athletes should be paid. How does one determine who should be paid, how much and where does this money come from? Athletes are amateurs who should concentrate on their education. How does one determine if an athlete is an amateur or a professional? An amateur is one who cannot receive money in the form of salaries or endorsements. They play a sport for the love and desire of it. A professional on the other hand gets paid a salary or money for endorsements. Professionals are also more skilled and concentrate one hundred percent on their sport. Amateurs do not have the time to only commit to a sport since they have to attend classes or work to support themselves. If student Athletes did get paid, college sports would lose their competitive hype. Let’s look at football on a college level compared to the pros. Athletes playing on a college level (amateur) give every play their all trying to do whatever it takes to win with hopes of someday be picked to go pro. Pro football players on the other hand, do not give every play one hundred percent. They are afraid of being hurt and know regardless of the game’s outcome they will still get paid. What if the athlete does not make it to the professional level? These student athletes need to make sure they have an education they can fall back on. These student athletes are students first before the athlete. In...
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...The Hidden Mystery Behind Exploitation of College Athletes The NCAA, which stands for National Collegiate Athletics Association, is an organization that was established in the early 1900s to regulate sports in the collegiate level. Over the years, the NCAA has gained publicity around the country making a lot of high school athletes want to get athletics scholarships to play at a competitive level. Since so many athletes want to play at the collegiate level, it is a difficult achievement that takes a lot of discipline. Only around 2% of high school athletes get athletic scholarships that end up making you only pay under 11,000$ for tuition or sometimes nothing (O’Shaughnessy). These athletes that got the rare opportunity of an athletic scholarship...
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...Wouldn't it be great to make 31.3 million dollars a year and an additional 47 million dollars in endorsements simply to play a game? Michael Jordan, along with many other professional athletes thinks so. In the 1996 season, playing 3,106 minutes Michael Jordan made 170,000 dollars a day, equaling out to be 160.97 dollars a second. Even more unbelievable are Mike Tyson's earnings in his match with Peter McNeeley. In a single second, he made 281,000 dollars ("Professional AthletesÉ"). Do these athletes really deserve all that money? "Professional athletes are making too much money in a society where salaries and wages are traditionally based on the value of ones work" ("Professional AthletesÉ"). In today's society, one will be paid more if their job is more economically important. However, teaching is one of the most economically important occupations because our future economy relies on the education of its youth, yet teachers are paid much less than the average professional athlete. The U.S President makes decisions that affect our economy and yet he only makes 250,000 dollars a year (Turner). Professional athletes do not play near as vital role in the economy as the president, but their salaries reflect otherwise. These games are supposed to be played for fun, not for millions of dollars. Opponents of this view say payment is being received for a service, therefore professional sports are a business. Many people believe athletes are being paid for little...
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...million during that same period. Where does all the money come from? You already know. Just like in the NFL, it comes from television, marketing and media rights, tickets and luxury box/suite income. Further proof of the entertainment might of college football is the fact that we saw the BCS games spread out over a full week, which included four games shown in prime time, including three on non-holiday weekdays Players have an absolute right to be envious and feel exploited. The age-old rationale that the student-athlete's "free education" is equivalent in value to his athletic labor doesn't wash anymore. It's not equivalent. The national average graduation rate is 55 percent for Division I-A football players, according to the federal government's calculation. However, many of the biggest programs struggle to meet the average. Here are a few examples: Texas, 29 percent; LSU, 37 percent; Florida, 42 percent; Alabama, 47 percent; Ohio State, 49 percent; and USC, 52 percent. Clearly, a significant number of football players aren't receiving the benefit of the bargain of this "free education." The mandatory and "voluntary" workouts are often at odds with obtaining that "free education.” (1 & 1.1) Athletes have been pouring their hearts out day after day, Week after week putting their health at risk playing these sports. Television contracts and shoe deals the athletes endorse for the college is really big for the collage, An athlete plays the game simply because he loves it. There...
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...Greed is reaching new levels in college athletics. Universities make huge profits from their athletics and now many people want players getting paid as well. The idea that college athletes should be paid during their years in college is something that has been suggested for years, but paying athletes will only lead to further decline in collegiate sports. College athletes in most sports, both major and minor, receive a full scholarship that provides them with a top-notch college education. This scholarship provides the athlete with everything they need to have a successful four to five years in college. There is no reason for them to receive more. Giving college athletes additional spending money can also lead to other problems. Colleges profit millions of dollars from TV deals, merchandise and ticket sales and appearances in important games like the Bowl Championship Series or the Final Four and the athletes don't see a penny of it. Even though it all may seem unfair, as long as one remembers that an education is being received for free while all this money is going around, it is easier to see how terming these athletes as exploited may seem harsh. By paying college athletes, learning in the classroom would take a back seat to learning the ways of the team plays. It’s likely that more collegiate athletes would stay in school and develop their game a little further rather than making a premature leap into the professional ranks, yet therein lies the problem. College athletics...
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...Tyler Allen Mr. Burford Jr. Comp. 15 May 2014 College Athletes Should Not be Paid College sports are entertaining and fun to watch but we may have a problem with these sports. Many college athletes are speaking out in protest. These athletes want to be paid for playing. This is not just a problem for one sport; athletes from many different sports are speaking out. College athletes receive enough benefits from their university for playing sports. These benefits make up for none of the payment. Athletes should not be paid because colleges would not be able to afford paying athletes, athletes already receive compensation when they accept many benefits, and college athletes are 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...
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