Why is it that college football players who are injured while playing lose all of their scholarships and often have to leave school? The schools, coaches, and staff make a fortune from these young men’s efforts, but the moment one of the youths fall ‘in the line of service’, they become a liability and embarrassment that must be swept beneath the nearest rug.It is bad enough there is no compensation for these young men OTHER than scholarships, it is wrong and dishonorable for them to be ostracized once their good faith efforts, under the instructions and guidance of their elders/coaches, gives them injuries they might have to endure for their entire life.Respectfully,C.
Oh, and this: “An NCAA report showed that just fourteen of the 120 Football Bowl Subdivision schools made money from campus athletics in the 2009 fiscal year, down from just twenty-five the year before.”http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/college-football-coaches-salaries-soar-as-college-budgets-fall/
I propose that the NFL teams should adopt colleges as their mascots and make sure that they have adequate funding for the students who want to study instead of playing football.
I believe the U of O coach is still the highest paid publc employee in Oregon, as is true in like 46 states. When I was in school in Calif. years ago, they took our physics/chemistry lab budget to buy new (old ones a year old) uniforms for the football team. Watched about 5 minutes of the Rose Bowl, first time for any football in 53 years, the sport is even dumber than back then.
The NFL should just openly fund all college players openly, like they do now “under the table” and admit they’re pros. Also interesting how many schools football team demographics are to the student body about like saying Martians are seeking degrees.
It is sad you think that way, Mr. Churchill. I believe the man from whom you take your name would not only take exception with your comment but would apply blame for the possibility of you being right on the society in which these youths are raised even more than on the youths them selves. While English colleges are not free, they are no where near as expensive as US colleges and generally speaking, it is my understanding that most English schools from first to 12th grade are free and held to a higher standard than that in the US. If any of our GC neighbors have first hand experience, I’d love to hear.However, even if you are correct, a student who falls “in the line of duty” for the school should still be given the training needed to have a life after school, and not simply discarded as a loser.@ Tax Man- I agree they hope to make the NFL, Taxman. Colleges take advantage of the dreams and hopes of young men who dream of glory under the lights, but I hold to my original statement. The college makes a bet on that student, if the student does his best and is injured, it is unlikely the college in question needs the seats in the classrooms so desperately as to require they throw out this promising human life like so much trash. @ – I Play One on TV - I agree Player. I especially agree that humans are funny creatures. And while many of their choices are incomprehensible and self destructive, the majority make the world a wonderfully exciting and beautiful place of which to be a part.
chazandru over 9 years ago
Why is it that college football players who are injured while playing lose all of their scholarships and often have to leave school? The schools, coaches, and staff make a fortune from these young men’s efforts, but the moment one of the youths fall ‘in the line of service’, they become a liability and embarrassment that must be swept beneath the nearest rug.It is bad enough there is no compensation for these young men OTHER than scholarships, it is wrong and dishonorable for them to be ostracized once their good faith efforts, under the instructions and guidance of their elders/coaches, gives them injuries they might have to endure for their entire life.Respectfully,C.
Carl Premium Member over 9 years ago
Better thought, why are colleges running a billion dollar farm system for pro sports?
Motivemagus over 9 years ago
Oh, and this: “An NCAA report showed that just fourteen of the 120 Football Bowl Subdivision schools made money from campus athletics in the 2009 fiscal year, down from just twenty-five the year before.”http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/college-football-coaches-salaries-soar-as-college-budgets-fall/
lonecat over 9 years ago
I propose that the NFL teams should adopt colleges as their mascots and make sure that they have adequate funding for the students who want to study instead of playing football.
Dtroutma over 9 years ago
I believe the U of O coach is still the highest paid publc employee in Oregon, as is true in like 46 states. When I was in school in Calif. years ago, they took our physics/chemistry lab budget to buy new (old ones a year old) uniforms for the football team. Watched about 5 minutes of the Rose Bowl, first time for any football in 53 years, the sport is even dumber than back then.
The NFL should just openly fund all college players openly, like they do now “under the table” and admit they’re pros. Also interesting how many schools football team demographics are to the student body about like saying Martians are seeking degrees.
chazandru over 9 years ago
It is sad you think that way, Mr. Churchill. I believe the man from whom you take your name would not only take exception with your comment but would apply blame for the possibility of you being right on the society in which these youths are raised even more than on the youths them selves. While English colleges are not free, they are no where near as expensive as US colleges and generally speaking, it is my understanding that most English schools from first to 12th grade are free and held to a higher standard than that in the US. If any of our GC neighbors have first hand experience, I’d love to hear.However, even if you are correct, a student who falls “in the line of duty” for the school should still be given the training needed to have a life after school, and not simply discarded as a loser.@ Tax Man- I agree they hope to make the NFL, Taxman. Colleges take advantage of the dreams and hopes of young men who dream of glory under the lights, but I hold to my original statement. The college makes a bet on that student, if the student does his best and is injured, it is unlikely the college in question needs the seats in the classrooms so desperately as to require they throw out this promising human life like so much trash. @ – I Play One on TV - I agree Player. I especially agree that humans are funny creatures. And while many of their choices are incomprehensible and self destructive, the majority make the world a wonderfully exciting and beautiful place of which to be a part.