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The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) is a billion dollar industry that reaches out to sponsor the athletic programs at universities all over the United States and some parts of Canada. It has been one of the wealthiest sport organizations over the years and continues to grow in revenue. The organization which is a nonprofit union is in charge of organizing the athletic programs of over 1,000 colleges and universities. The corporate headquarters are located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The NCAA makes a vastly large amount of money off of the collegiate athletes’ year in and out.
Over the past few years, several college athletes have been faced with fines and suspensions for illegally receiving benefits and compensation from outside sources. One of the most recognizable college quarterbacks “Johnny Manziel” was allegedly accused for accepting cash over the summer of 2013. Even though he pleaded not guilty to the allegations, it was stated that the young quarterback was compensated for signing multiple autographs. Although not enough evidence was collected to counter-attack Manziel’s defense, the NCAA charged him with half a game suspension.
Another notable wide receiver “AJ Green” faced disciplinary actions for selling his college jersey during his tenure at the University of Georgia. Although the majority if not all football players receive scholarships and a free education at their respective institutions, there are still personal needs that must be met within their lives. An average athletic scholarship measly pays around 11,000. That amount can even be reduced if academic standard requirements are not met by the student athlete. Another important fact to back up the debate of football players receiving compensation is the amount of time that is being dedicated into the sport by the players. Considering their full time academic life and then throw in the football aspect of it, a part-time job could not even balance out their lives but rather put an
Over the past few years, several college athletes have been faced with fines and suspensions for illegally receiving benefits and compensation from outside sources. One of the most recognizable college quarterbacks “Johnny Manziel” was allegedly accused for accepting cash over the summer of 2013. Even though he pleaded not guilty to the allegations, it was stated that the young quarterback was compensated for signing multiple autographs. Although not enough evidence was collected to counter-attack Manziel’s defense, the NCAA charged him with half a game suspension.
Another notable wide receiver “AJ Green” faced disciplinary actions for selling his college jersey during his tenure at the University of Georgia. Although the majority if not all football players receive scholarships and a free education at their respective institutions, there are still personal needs that must be met within their lives. An average athletic scholarship measly pays around 11,000. That amount can even be reduced if academic standard requirements are not met by the student athlete. Another important fact to back up the debate of football players receiving compensation is the amount of time that is being dedicated into the sport by the players. Considering their full time academic life and then throw in the football aspect of it, a part-time job could not even balance out their lives but rather put an