tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post8523372936476612536..comments2023-09-07T08:21:34.935-04:00Comments on Obstructed Views: Pay MeJim http://www.blogger.com/profile/16868564042320948396noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-62220853381835522462012-03-22T12:00:41.330-04:002012-03-22T12:00:41.330-04:00Yes, I live in Canada. True to all the stereotypes...Yes, I live in Canada. True to all the stereotypes, every member of our universities Hockey team has full scholarships. There are one or two students in each of the other sports with partial scholarships as well.ben268https://www.blogger.com/profile/14804918095636626919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-17854031841780071352011-08-23T10:04:54.973-04:002011-08-23T10:04:54.973-04:00Given the US is falling further and further behind...Given the US is falling further and further behind respective to the intellectual capacities of their college graduates, no wonder this trend continues with all the emphasis on sports in this country.<br /><br />Having personally listened to these college graduate (sports athletes,) I am all for paying them if they could put together at least two cohesive thoughts using proper English and with proper diction and annunciation. <br /><br />What this issue tells me is that we have a problem with priorities in this country. <br /><br />By the way, do other countries pay their college athletic students? Just curious.Leanne Hoagland-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270532841442293740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-73180186110273191862011-08-22T21:23:16.280-04:002011-08-22T21:23:16.280-04:00I do agree with you actually about Title IX. I thi...I do agree with you actually about Title IX. I think that it has been a great asset in helping women's college athletics get more attention when it comes to funds and television rights. The problem you run into with paying these athletes is take a look at the Uconn women basketball team. They have been dominate under Geno, and they have generated a great deal of revenue for the school. Unfortunately, I'm sure it would not have gone over well if Mya Moore had gotten paid, and paid more than the starting QB of the football team. It sucks to say that but I think it's a reality. There is no way to fairly pay student athletes but I do agree there has to be a way to equally distribute the money to the athletic teams and not just individual athletes. <br /><br />This is Kyle Montgomery and I wanna be rich!!!Jim https://www.blogger.com/profile/16868564042320948396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-14042325406374494122011-08-22T20:40:06.781-04:002011-08-22T20:40:06.781-04:00I agree with Kyle on this one "student" ...I agree with Kyle on this one "student" athletes. Yes in the D1 schools sports can be a big money maker for the college, but put the money back into the business. How about reducing the cost in someway for all students. <br /><br />Title 9 for the girls is very important as well. I am sure you both probably do not agree with me on that one, but hey talk to me down the road if you have daughters who want to play sports. <br /><br />Most college athletes do get privileges such as nicer housing and tutoring to help<br /> keep their grades up. Money should not be the reward for being a good athlete at the college level, earned playing time and acknowledgement should be enough.<br /><br />One way of looking at this people who make more money should pay more taxes to help cover the cost for all people. College sport teams who make more money than others can do the same for their schools.<br /><br />Just sayin.mhazeltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13342173962337960672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-322170194848182142011-08-22T16:07:13.415-04:002011-08-22T16:07:13.415-04:00The last comment was by me, Kyle Montgomery. I fel...The last comment was by me, Kyle Montgomery. I felt the need to add my two cents. I also feel that as unfortunate as it is for schools to be making so much money off of these athletes, such is life. If the athletes don't like it, don't play. Certainly don't do the illegal things that Miami did and break rules. We all know "bending" of the rules will happen, but breaking them and causing misfortune for future athletes is irresponsible.Jim https://www.blogger.com/profile/16868564042320948396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192616242425390786.post-68838200755855668562011-08-22T15:57:43.080-04:002011-08-22T15:57:43.080-04:00Let me start by saying that I am a Florida State f...Let me start by saying that I am a Florida State fan so the issues at Miami are personally enjoyable!!! Now about your post, I respectfully disagree with your stance and here is why. You said it yourself, they are "student" athletes. They already have certain privileges that non athletes do not have and now we should pay them?? They're students first that have the privilege to play sports. The only benefit I can see to paying these athletes is the fact that more "student" athletes may be willing to stay in college rather than going pro. Paying them will not stop any of the issues in college sports, it will just contain them a little bit. Good post though!!!!Jim https://www.blogger.com/profile/16868564042320948396noreply@blogger.com