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Revision as of 00:57, 26 October 2011
Contents
College Athletes Worth
A Star College Quarterback Is Worth...
Findings
Belson, K. (2010, Nov 14). A star college quarterback is worth .. New York Times, pp. WK.2-WK.2. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/763700166?accountid=1557
Summary
The New York Times is looking into how much college athletes such as Cam Newton should be getting paid according to how much money they bring in for their schools. Newton's success has driven up sales of licensed gear and tickets for Auburn University.
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In Favor of Paying College Athletes
Distribute the Wealth: Pay College Athletes
Findings
McGrath, J. (1994, Dec 09). Distribute the wealth: Pay college athletes. The News Tribune, pp. C.1-C1. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/264515694?accountid=1557
Summary
John McGrath from The News Tribune is arguing that if colleges do not start paying college athletes, they are setting up for failure. Athletes find ways around not getting paid so that they can be compensated for al the revenue they bring to their schools.
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Not in Favor of Paying College Athletes
Should College Athletes be Paid?
Findings
Sack, A. (2008, Mar 07). Should college athletes be paid? The Christian Science Monitor, pp. 9-9. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/405570910?accountid=1557
Summary
The Cristian Science Monitor states how they do not believe in paying college athletes. Receiving an education is a large benefit that should not be taken for granted. As the NCAA continues to build a sports empire, athletes will want to be able to receive some of profits. The author believes that, although athletes should not be paid, they should be able to receive more benefits such as endorsements and medical.
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