More college athletes may soon be California-bound. It won’t be mild temperatures or sandy beaches that lure them to the West Coast but cold, hard cash. California plans to allow college players to hire agents and sign advertising deals, just like pros. The merits of this first-in-the-nation “Fair Pay To Play” law are still being debated.
NCAA: No Promo
Arguments about paying college athletes have been roiling for years. The National College Athletic Association (NCAA) has always insisted that a student-athlete is a student first and an athlete second. NCAA rules bar these amateur (nonprofessional) student-athletes from profiting from their “name, image, or likeness” while in school. That means students can’t get paid to promote sneakers, soft drinks, equipment—nothing at all.
Many people disagree with that policy. They complain that schools, athletic departments, and the NCAA make loads of money off talented players. Sadly, these are often the students who struggle to get by financially.
Golden State Warriors forward Glenn Robinson III knows. He played college ball at Michigan and says, “A lot of players couldn’t afford lunch.”
Cali: Plug Away
California’s new law gives college athletes the right to earn money by plugging products or making appearances. Governor Gavin Newsom points out that students in other fields—such as music or technology—often get paid for using their talents. But student-athletes can’t—even though the schools “make millions, often at great risk to athletes’ health, academics, and professional careers.”
The California law should take effect in 2023. Student-athletes won’t get salaries. But now they can’t lose their scholarships or get kicked off teams for entering into advertising deals.
Two Sides
Newsom and others claim the law will bring more fairness to college athletics—and let players share in the wealth they’re creating for their schools.
NCAA President Mark Emmert dislikes California’s law. Other critics of “Fair Pay To Play” say athletes already get paid: in the form of scholarships—as much as $25,000 to $60,000 per year.
Going Forward
According to the New York Times, other states will probably follow California’s lead. South Carolina legislators intend to introduce a similar bill. New York is going further. The Empire State intends to force schools to fork over some of the ticket-sale profits to the athletes.
The NCAA is re-examining its guidelines. Many are hopeful that the organization will make some changes in leveling the athlete-school playing field. Newsom doubts NCAA officials will bar California universities from competition. He believes the NCAA “can’t afford to do that,” calling the state’s population and economy “too big to lose.”
Few college players make it to the pros. Even fewer generate enough buzz to land big promotional deals. But California’s new law gives the NCAA a much-needed wake-up call.
The laborer deserves his wages. — 1 Timothy 5:18
To Above
Oh. I am in Woman's sizes. A 4 I think.
Do you wear leggings as pants?
leggings as pants
I would not have a problem with woman and girls wearing leggings as long as they cover there butt with a long shirt.
Which is never the case so I think that is very inappropriate. I do not wear leggings as pants.
@NA
It is SO hard for me to find shorts because I'm not very short but I have small hips so eveything that fits on my waist you can see my butt and if it fits my legs you they slide down.
@NA
I also understand everything you are saying about modesty. A lot of people have different views. One of my best friends dresses pretty immodest I'm just like in the middle and one of my other frineds is VERY almost too modest. She wears so many layers so that you can't see any of her skin excecpt hands or face.
@ Emilia
Ya. I usaly wear jenes and turtle necks
Wow those rules are
Wow those rules are ridiculous!!!!! I love to wear pants it’s just so much more comfortable!! Also I agree with what Emilia said!! And I love Lauren Daigle!! Though I do listen to pop music like Ed Sheehan and the Jonas Brothers and Dan and Shay and stuff!
I don’t wear short shorts or
I don’t wear short shorts or leggings as pants, but I don’t really care if others do. I don’t have any ear piercings or anything just because I don’t like them I mean there fine on other people but for myself I don’t like them. I think it would fun to go to college to become an Marine Biologist!
Janna @Beth H
I want to go to college to be a paramedic/EMT or a nurse. I also might want to go into the Army and be an Army medic.
Janna
Sorry, I didn't mean to do that twice.
@ Janna
Oh. interesting.
That would be cool!
That would be cool!
@ beth h
What?
Beth H
I LOVE Dan and Shay! I listen to pop music more than anything.
Janna
I have the exact same job plans as you.
@NA
I said cool to being a paramedic. My Dad was a paramedic!
@Emilia
Have you listened to Halsey, Panic at the Disco, Maroon 5 or American Authors? Some of their stuff is pretty good!
@ Nadia A.
In an earlier comment, you said "no overly done makeup." What do you consider to be too much makeup? I'm just curious because it seems like everyone has different opinions about how much is too much makeup.
@ Nadia A.
In an earlier comment, you said "no overly done makeup." What do you consider to be too much makeup? I'm just curious because it seems like everyone has different opinions about how much is too much makeup.
Oops, I put my comment twice!
Oops, I put my comment twice! Sorry!
Beth H
Yes! I love all those artists! Have you heard of Why Don't We? You should listen to their music because it's amazing.
Also, if you are allowed to give your age on here, how old are you?
Elsie (Emelias sister)
Hey its Elsie. A little late to the convo.. I love all the artists Beth H and Emelia are talking about, and Beth H...You should listen to Tori Kelly, Pink, and why don't we.
I understand the modesty side of it but I never wear see through leggings or anything like that. I hate that when women wear leggings and shorts that fully cover our butt we get shuned by people when some girls are walking around in bikinis for shirts and shorts. I don't think their is anything wrong with showing your legs or figure. I hate dresses and feel refined from climbing tress and riding my longboard and even running or playing sports. And you always have to watch how you're sitting. It's just horrible and dresses annoy me to death. And I love skinny jeans too.
@ Lena
Like, A lot of dark eye shadow and so that your eyes are all black and you look like a witch.
Music
You all should go on YouTube and search Grace Brumly. She is a Christian singer for family Worship center church. My favoret songs are: It fells like fire, Hear my heart, If that don't make you wanna go, and, Jesus loves you. oh and, I'm all raped up tangled up in Jesus.
Those of you that can go on YouTube please search that. Tell me what you think. : )
@Emilia and Elsie
Okay I will look them up and I do like Pink! I'm 12!
@ Elise
I love dresses and I hate skinny Jens! I hate to walk out side and see a woman's butt through her skinny clothing!
@NA
Will do!!
@ Nadia A
I understand what you mean.
Beth, what is your favorite song by Dan + Shay? Mines 10,000 hours. Justin Bieber sings that with them.
To Above
What excatly is that?
@ Emilia. G
Its a link to the YouTube of family worship center my favorite singers. Click on the link and then if its not up watch the slide show until it has a YouTube sign on the screen then click on that and I think on the side there will be a YouTube video of them singing my favoured songs.
@Emilia
Yeah that one and Speechless!!!
Beth H
I like Speechless too!
Nadia, I listened to her and she does have a beautiful voice! You should listen to 10,000 erasons and Speechless by Dan+Shay
@NA
No
@Emelia G
I have that problem with shorts too.
Beth G
What were you saying no to?
@ Beth G
No what?
@ NA.
Oh, ok. That makes sense. Really dark eye shadow doesn't appeal to me personally. I prefer a nice pink or purple (but not too bright), or brown.
@NA
I don't wear leggings as pants.
@ YouTube people.
What song did you all listen too? By Family worship center.
Or Grace Brumly .
@ Beth G
OK! Good!
@ Lena p
Oh. Ya. I really meant too much of anything so its soo dark looking.
@ NA.
Yeah, darker shades of almost any makeup usually look too intense. I'm sometimes ok with a darker lip color or maybe eyeliner, though.
@ Lena P
Yes. I like a little eye lash liner. I am not aloud to wear makeup though. I think soft browns are nice.
Nadia A
That is a really pretty song! I'm allowed to wear whatever makeup I want but I choose to only wear a little bit. I don't usually wear eyeshadow, just eye liner, foundation, lipstick and mascara.
@ Emilia. G
Oh. Nice I'm shure you look pretty.
@ All you girls
Do any of you all get " you should be a modle" from people? It gets soooooo annoying!
No I don’t ever get that lol!
No I don’t ever get that lol! Also I’ll make sure to “cluck” on the link!! Hahaha Sorry I’m so annoying!
@ Emelia G.
Cool! I am allowed to wear eye shadow, mascara, powder (which I also use as concealer for the dark circles under my eyes), and lipstick or lip gloss. Usually I stick with mascara and powder as concealer, though.
@ NA.
No, I've never gotten "you should be a model" from anyone. Have you?
Nadia A
I have never had anyone tell me I should be a model although my mom has.
@NA
I listened to that song she has a pretty voice!
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