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| Topic | Is there a legitimate argument for not paying college athletes? |
| Sad_Face 06/24/21 1:41:39 PM #24: | MaddenDude-- posted... -It depends on how you view college sports. How is it different than an unpaid internship where the company makes money, you acquire skills/training and resume building while working part-time or full-time hours. Its an investment into your future. In some cases it ends up being a waste of time and you go into another field. In some cases its a great opportunity to advance into better positions. How is sports any different? Companies' revenue streams aren't dependent on interns. The profit margins of colleges and consequently the cities they reside in can be heavily influenced by the success of their sports programs, which revolve around student athletes. More games a team wins in a competitive league, the more attention they get, which means more applicants to the school, and more fans visiting the city that you can monetize a tourism industry around. --- ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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