On the TunneySide of Sports July 5, 2021 #855 Up next… Searching for independence
After further review… Seems to me that it was appropriate for SCOTUS to pass a ruling, effective July 1, granting NCAA college athletes the opportunity of accepting remuneration for their NIL (name, image, likeness) when they perform their physical skills as NCAA athletes. Or was it? It was the intent of Thomas Paine, author of “Common Sense,” which first popularized the idea of independence, followed by Ben Franklin (of the $100 bill fame) who was one of the principal authors of our Declaration of Independence, that became effective some 245 years ago yesterday.
Several issues need to be considered – for common-sense purposes (excuse me, Mr. Paine). College athletes have always been considered “amateur” athletes. They participate without pay unless you consider they get free college education including free room and board as well as a small stipend for expenses. However, many say in our 2021 world that is not enough.
This SCOTUS decision, as it is written, does not include all colleges and universities as well as not including all those who participate in athletics. If “we the people” are now professing inclusion as our standard, it seems here we are reverting more to separation than inclusion. Further, where are we headed? As former modern management guru, Dr. Peter Drucker, said, “The trouble with the future is — the future isn’t what it used to be.”
Will you log-in where we are going with pay for the college athletes’ NIL?
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