I have mixed opinions on the idea pf paying college athletes. The argument is should universities pay college athletes beyond their scholarships? Football, Basketball & Ladies get full rides at most schools. The question is do you pay a field hockey player the same as you pay football players?
I contend no matter what the decision is... 5-star players & their families [yes I said their families] will get "payola" from various sources to play at "said school" in addition to their scholarships & the school's stipend [I think Marshall pays football & basket players around $275/stipend/month]. Let's face it---college athletics is a multi-billion dollar business. In 2015 the NCAA changed the rules to permit athletic scholarships to include a cost-of-attendance stipend. Those payments vary from $2,000---$5,000 per year (actually I think it's paid over a 9-month period). I have always said the NCAA setup a cancer system. Does star Johny sign to play at a Marshall for an estimated $2500 stipend or attend an Auburn or Tennessee for around $5,000? Not too hard to figure out what color uniform Johny will be wearing! Plus it's an unfair recruiting tool for schools paying higher stipends...in my opinion.
Currently the NBA & NFL set up college sports to be a de facto farm system for professional teams. What ever happened to the term---Student-Athletes? LeBron James recently said on ESPN the NBA should explore expanding their G-League to pattern it after Major League baseball and its farm team systems. I like his thinking.
The current college basketball "one & done" rule drives most fans crazy. You have star players for one year (ie Kentucky)...and off they go leaving fans to gasp for air!
Marshall could be facing this next basketball season if "Baby Shack" proves to be the player than Dan signed to help The Herd become a factor......a One & Done.
I don't have an answer but the landscape is going to change and some coaching heads may be rolling down the roads. The shoes companies & agents funnel thousands to colleges & their players. It sounds a little suspect that assistant basketball coaches are spending $335 for a lunch with a recruit's Mom.
Where will it contiune to go...? I have no idea. Your thought?
HerdZilla22 in Charlotte
I contend no matter what the decision is... 5-star players & their families [yes I said their families] will get "payola" from various sources to play at "said school" in addition to their scholarships & the school's stipend [I think Marshall pays football & basket players around $275/stipend/month]. Let's face it---college athletics is a multi-billion dollar business. In 2015 the NCAA changed the rules to permit athletic scholarships to include a cost-of-attendance stipend. Those payments vary from $2,000---$5,000 per year (actually I think it's paid over a 9-month period). I have always said the NCAA setup a cancer system. Does star Johny sign to play at a Marshall for an estimated $2500 stipend or attend an Auburn or Tennessee for around $5,000? Not too hard to figure out what color uniform Johny will be wearing! Plus it's an unfair recruiting tool for schools paying higher stipends...in my opinion.
Currently the NBA & NFL set up college sports to be a de facto farm system for professional teams. What ever happened to the term---Student-Athletes? LeBron James recently said on ESPN the NBA should explore expanding their G-League to pattern it after Major League baseball and its farm team systems. I like his thinking.
The current college basketball "one & done" rule drives most fans crazy. You have star players for one year (ie Kentucky)...and off they go leaving fans to gasp for air!
Marshall could be facing this next basketball season if "Baby Shack" proves to be the player than Dan signed to help The Herd become a factor......a One & Done.
I don't have an answer but the landscape is going to change and some coaching heads may be rolling down the roads. The shoes companies & agents funnel thousands to colleges & their players. It sounds a little suspect that assistant basketball coaches are spending $335 for a lunch with a recruit's Mom.
Where will it contiune to go...? I have no idea. Your thought?
HerdZilla22 in Charlotte
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