Should College Athletes be Paid?

On September 30th, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the Fair Pay to Play Act. The purpose of the law is to allow collegiate athletes to be compensated through endorsements. States are following California’s lead and some have proposed their own laws similar to the one signed by Governor Newsom

This new law has spurred controversy throughout America as many people have supported or opposed the legislation. This Forbes article (CLICK HERE to check it out) explores the pros and some of the cons of the Fair Pay to Play Act. Many people have viewed the NCAA, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, as unfair towards the student-athletes. The NCAA has gained more than $1 billion in revenue while the student-athletes have not got a penny. Others argue the student-athletes are already receiving scholarships and there is a possibility of this new law destroying college athletics. 

Do you think student-athletes should be compensated? How do think student-athletes in states other than California feel? Are they feeling no longer included? What about in California?

Comments

  1. Aidan BOctober 15, 2019 at 10:02 PM

    I do believe student athletes should be paid just based on how much money the NCAA brings in each year is insane. If these players were not here playing for them they would be making much less so they should step up and do what’s right. Good job Charlie!

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  2. Mr. LawlerOctober 18, 2019 at 7:58 AM

    I agree with Aidan. If someone is making money off these folks, they should gain something from it, too.

    One suggestion: try incorporating a quote from the article into your post.

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  3. rybaeOctober 20, 2019 at 9:34 PM

    I feel that college/student athletes should get paid. I also think that more “high quality” athletes will start attending California schools. They should make this a NCAA rule so players can benefit from their performances. Great work

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