In fact, the ruling pointed out that it was particularly weird that EVERYBODY (and entity) involved in college “semi-pro” sports gets paid a lot of money except the students who put their bodies on the line.
For anyone who believes in the myth of the student-athlete: when the pandemic caused colleges to shut down their football seasons, a Clemson player complained that there would be no reason for any of the athletes to even show up.
I took a course in college decades ago where three of the varsity basketball players were enrolled. The first day, I saw one of them in class. I never saw any of them in class again. The lowest grade posted at the end of the semester was a C-, even though part of the grade depended on a group project that was to be presented to the class.
Concretionist almost 3 years ago
(spit take).
In fact, the ruling pointed out that it was particularly weird that EVERYBODY (and entity) involved in college “semi-pro” sports gets paid a lot of money except the students who put their bodies on the line.
KenseidenXL almost 3 years ago
They can start with their own lavish pay checks and benefits packages….
FrankErnesto almost 3 years ago
Our colleges have become training camps for the major leagues anyway, let’s call it what it is.
I Play One On TV almost 3 years ago
For anyone who believes in the myth of the student-athlete: when the pandemic caused colleges to shut down their football seasons, a Clemson player complained that there would be no reason for any of the athletes to even show up.
I took a course in college decades ago where three of the varsity basketball players were enrolled. The first day, I saw one of them in class. I never saw any of them in class again. The lowest grade posted at the end of the semester was a C-, even though part of the grade depended on a group project that was to be presented to the class.