I do not believe that college athletes should be required to attend their schools for all four years before going professional. There are many examples of athletes who did go pro because they felt the moment was right. Athletes go pro because they feel they are good enough, if they are at their best in their junior and they want their talents to be taken into the NFL and they can't because they are required to do all four years then that could hurt them. The player could have a poor senior season which would hurt his chances of being drafted and potentially mess up his shot at going pro. Athletes who do go pro can go back to the school after their time in the pros. There are many examples of athletes who finished off their college degrees after playing in the NFL. Larry Fitzgerald is an excellent example of this, although he was still in the NFL he completed his education. A player can finish off their education in the offseason if they want it before they quit the league they are in. So, it is my belief that players should not have to go to college for all four years before going pro.
I do not think that college athletes should be forced to attend a full four years of college before going pro. College athletes are not paid with money or any physical asset; they are paid with an education. If an employee were to tell an employer that he is resigning, the employer would not force the employee to keep working so the employer could pay the employee more. One argument advocates for making college athletes finish their education is the danger of entering a professional league before they are ready physically. Entering an intense professional league, regardless of the sport, can be dangerous in some cases. However, going pro too late can end up hurting an athlete in the long run for a few reasons. First off, an athlete could have had outstanding first three years of college and a bad senior year and lose tons of money because of it. Secondly, forcing athletes to stay in college could cause them to miss their prime causing them to have to end their professional career early. Lastly there is also the possibility of getting injured and losing their scholarship causing them to never go pro. These reasons are why I believe that college athletes should be allowed to go pro whenever they feel is right for them and the NCAA shouldn’t have a say in when that is.
In my opinion, I do not think that college athletes be required to attend their school for all four years before going professional. As it is currently, the NFL demands that athletes complete at least three years in college before declaring for the draft. In sports like baseball, golf and hockey, an athlete can go pro at the age of 18. However, a basketball player must complete all four years of college before going professional. I believe that there is a large issue at hand here because of the extreme difference in age eligibility based on sport. The NCAA needs to come up with a common age throughout all of college sports where the athletes are allowed to take their talent to the next level. However, I do not believe it should be with no years of college experience. College not only allows players to further develop their skills, but also gives them a college education, which is irreplaceable. Yes, the career path athletes will be taking might not involve college education, but it is important knowledge to have throughout one's life.
I do not think that athletes should be forced to attend college for 4 years before becoming a professional because it is preventing them from earning a living. In some cases athletes need a way to earn money in order to provide for issues regarding them or their families and in some cases this could be urgent.In some cases the could be a situation where a family member is sick and needs money for the procedures. I think that the league's intentions of having athletes have a degree that they can rely on for the rest of their lives is good in theory but the decision to attend/finish college should be a decision made in the player's best interest and not by the league. For example, if a player has a great sophomore year in college and is a very valuable player in the draft, he might be better off leaving early and having the risk of his play declining or possibly getting injured. In the past, the leagues have allowed players, like Kobe Bryant and Lebron James, to skip college and get drafted out of high school which has allowed them to play longer in the NBA and make more money as well eliminating the possibility of getting injured before ever entering the draft.
Basketball and Football college athletes should not be required to attend their school for the full 4 years before going pro. Although a college education does sound especially useful, especially if the athletes become injured, it really does not educate the students as much as it is expected to. Basketball and football college athletes are focused primarily on sports and not getting an education. As we saw in a video shown in class, many schools such as UNC don’t actually give their athletes a real education, they require them to take joke classes, for example Swahili. Colleges are only interested in making sure their athletes pass their classes so that they continue to play on the team. I believe the system should follow that of the MLB. Where players are allowed to enter the pro league immediately after graduation but they are also allowed to weigh their options and figure out if college is the right path for them. Forcing college athletes to attend 4 years of college does not actually ensure they receive a proper education. Athletes should have the choice, allowing those who actually want the education to receive one.
College athletes definitely should not have to stay at their schools for all four years because they are already made to stay in school longer than they should have to. Athletes should only go to college if they so choose. Right now, it is only a formality so the NBA and NFL can make it look like they care about their employees education, but what is the point of going to college for one year or three years if you know the entire time that it is only a matter of time before you leave. In fact, John Calapari, the men's basketball coach at the University of Kentucky, has made a mockery out of the NBA's one-year rule. He advertises his abilities to high school prospects that he can give them the best one-year experience to prepare for the professional level with no intentions of retaining his players for more than one season. The majority of the high level players who could have had the ability to go pro right out of high school know that they are good enough, so even while they are enrolled in a college, they are putting minimal to no effort in their academics. As the article stated, "we don't make Taylor Swift sing at Vanderbilt for three years, or make Leonardo DiCaprio go to acting school at USC for two year" so why should we make our future professional athletes go to school. Also, the author even says that Swift and DiCaprio will get to study their desired profession. Athletes are not even given the option of majoring or studying their sport and future profession.
I think that the NBA and NFL should keep their age restriction in some form. There is room to amend it to make it better, but I think there should be some sort of minimum requirement between high school graduation and attempting to enter the league. the NBA and NFL are businesses and having so many young prospects playing in the league would end up hurting their brand. College, even for one year for basketball or three for football, helps the players in the long-run. A player has the opportunity to improve his skill, the time to mature, and the ability to test his worth in the market to an extent. Although preventing legal adults from pursuing a job in their desired field may seem wrong, the restrictions in place, or something similar, is a good option in a situation in which there is no true best solution.
I believe that college athletes should not be forced to attend college all four years before going professional. As of now, the NFL expects the athletes to complete at least three years in college before going pro when really this should be up to them. The NBA and NFL make it out to be as if they really care about their student-athletes education, but why go to college if you have already discovered you are going to go pro and should not have to waist your time trying to get an education when really you have only a certain amount of time in the NFL/NBA. College athletes most likely know when they are going to go pro, but taking the time to educate the players can hurt them in the future. This can really mess the athletes up due to the risks it has if a player is forced to stay in a college all four years and miss a time where they can be doing something they really care for and has worked hard for. There is also another option that players can think about which is to get an education in the offseason if they feel that is something they need.
I believe college athletes should be required to go to college. First off i understand the fact that it is unfair that some student athletes already know they want to become pro and don't care about anything other than their sport. What is also unfair is injuries and what happens to these players once they get injured. Going to college serves as a insurance and thus providing these athletes an alternative if need be other than sports. As well coming from a student about to enter college, a big part of college are the sports played their. If the rule was no college required than there would be a huge influx to the NFL or NBA and leaving college sports with barely any players other than those not as seriously into the sport as the ones that have decided to skip college.
I personally think that all high school football and basketball athletes should be required to go to at least one year of college. I think it is necessary for the players to mature in college. As you saw in the NBA, most players that came straight from high school were not very successful, however, there are a few outliers. I also think college is necessary for athletes to truly decide that this is what they want to pursue as their job. If not, then college can provide them education and programs to find another profession. If the rule was that you must go straight to the pros, I think not as many kids would play just because they weren't ready and the players that would go, would not be as successful.
I believe that college athletes should not be required to go to school for 4 years. College athletes are committed to their sport and although their education would benefit them in the long run they are really not getting any use out of it. "College is great, but if you're not interested in an education, you're not going to get one. And even if you are interested, how many players are shuttled through classes that aren't valuable and guided into majors that don't have future value in order to ensure that they're eligible just long enough to play football or basketball?” These college students are taking easy and non helpful classes so that they maintain good grades so they stay on the team. They are not going to put forth the effort in getting a good education if their main focus is on their sport. And education for a college students if always beneficial to them in case of major injuries. They should be able to make the decision of going pro after college with or without a good education.
I do not believe that college athletes who are looking to pursue a professional career should have to go to college. If an individual is good enough to play at the pro level without having to go through the experience of college then so be it. I think the article pointed out many other comparisons that proved the point very well. Basketball and baseball are first off the only sports that make this college attendance mandatory. Other examples of people not having to prove their ability and talent before being famous are actors, actresses, singers, songwriters, etc. Taylor Swift nor Leonardo DiCaprio had to spend 3 years prior before cashing in on their talents. Another great point I think that was made was that if you are forcing the athletes to go to college, if they aren't interested in academics, then it really is a waste. If they don't want to go they will most likely not value the education they are getting. And perhaps the athlete isn't as successful as they want in the professional career, then they can always go back to education and this time most likely value it more than before. Football and basketball players should not have to go to college first also for the potential risk of injury. There could be a career ending injury in an environment where no money is being made and could really alter the entire life of an individual who was hoping to pursue a professional career.
I do not believe that athletes in the sports of basketball and football should be required to wait a certain amount of years after their high school graduation to become a professional in their respective sport. One reason why I believe this is because many athletes who chose to attend college in hopes of pursuing a professional career in sports do not value their education. If the athletes do not value their college education, they don't fit the NCAA's description of a student-athlete. I believe that the NBA should base their age requirements off the European Basketball League which essentially means that there is no age restriction. Instead, athletes can join an organization's developmental teams from a young age and join the professional team when the organization feels the player is ready. Mario Hezonja of the Orlando Magic has been playing professional basketball since the age of 12 and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. While the NCAA does like the age restrictions because it attracts the nation's top prospects to college, they would be a lot better off without the age restrictions because many talented players would most likely still play at the collegiate level and they would not be in a legal mess. This issue is way for complicated then it needs to be and the new CBA of both the NFL and NBA should address this issue in a swift manner.
In my opinion, I believe college athletes should not be required to attend college before playing a sport professionally. I believe this because receiving an education from a college is extremely important, but in the end, the athletes should have the choice of attending college or begin their professional sports career. Personally, if I were a college athlete I would choose to attend college for a full four years because I value education more than athletics. If the athletes make the wrong decision of attending college or starting their career too early then it is ultimately their fault, and the NBA or NFL should not feel responsible for their failure. I think college athletes are experiencing a lot of stress between maintaining grades, paying for college, and actually playing their sport, and I would not blame the athletes for not wanting to attend college.
I do not think that college athletes should be required to attend their school for all four years before going professional, however, I believe that they can only gain from playing four years of college sports before going pro. If the player is good enough after high school to potentially join a professional team, then they should by all means be allowed to do so. I think this because college athletes cannot be paid, and many athletes want to make money out of high school. This cannot be done playing at the college level. Also, because there is a risk of career ending injury in college sports, players wanting to go pro should not have to risk their career if they do not want to attend college. I do however believe that it would only benefit an athlete to attend four years of college before going pro for a couple of reasons. For one, going from high school to the major leagues is a very big step. Playing four years of college sports would only better their abilities, and further prepare them for the major league. Also, if a player is injured early in their professional career, if they have a college degree then they have more job opportunities to fall back on. This is why attending college for four years can only benefit the athlete, but because there is also some risk involved, and because of athletes other personal interest, I think that their should not be a restriction, and that the choice whether to attend college before going professional or not should be entirely up to them.
After reading this article, I believe athletes should have the choice whether or not to attend college before playing professionally. Yes, a college education is very beneficial and important in society today, but it's not essential. If a player has the capability to play professionally they should seize that opportunity and take full advantage of it. Many people may argue that they need edcuation incase going pro doesn't work out. But, playing a professional sport is a job. A job in which they need a clear schedule to fit it all in. Overall, I believe athletes shouldn't be forced into an education. If they want a higher education, they can always attend college after their professional career. You cannot force someone to go through school, especially as a student athlete. As a student athlete there are many responsibilities and stresses like paying for college, keeping up with school work, maintaining school work, and playing their sport. Thus, these stresses shouldn't be added on top of their already busy schedule.
I do not think that college athletes should be forced to attend a full four years of college before going pro. Many high D1 college athletes are on scholarships, partially because they are that good, and the other part is that they wouldn't be able to afford it otherwise. So in their mind, they need to go pro so they can support and help their family. It is more beneficial to everyone if the athletes try to go pro earlier. The only down side is that their skills might not be ready for the pros. If they go early, the college saves money because they don't have to help pay for that athlete, and the athlete can start making money for his family. An argument that could be made is that if college athletes are considered amateurs, are they still amateurs until they are done with their four years? However, after those four years, is it possible that an athlete passes his prime and won't be able to make money when he finally gets to the pros. I think it is up to the athlete when he is ready for the pros, not the NCAA.
I personally don't think that athletes should be required to go to college before they can play in the pros. I don't see there being a need fore the rule. I think that most people should go to college incase their sport doesn't work put, but what is the point of going to college if you only play in the NFL and never use your degree. I know the the MLB doesn't have this rule and it works out perfectly fine for them. Many players want to play in college because it helps them get a higher draft pick. Overall I think it is an unneeded rule that takes opportunities away from certain people.
Personally, I do not think that college athletes should be required to attend college for all four years. College athletes are not paid with any physical asset, yet they are paid with an ‘education’. Realistically these athletes don’t even have time to get a real education in between practices and games. How is a 19 year old supposed to be a full time student and a full time athlete? It is hard enough for college students who don’t play a sport to find free time to hang out with friends or go to the gym. The NFL demands that football players complete at least three years of college before the possibility of going pro. The NBA has a four year rule, but the MLB and NHL allow young adults to go pro at the age of just 18. Most 18 year olds are seniors in high school or freshman in college. There is a huge difference in age eligibility based upon what sport you play. I believe that the NCAA should come up with a common age throughout all of sports, but do not believe that someone should be allowed to go pro without at least one year of college. College allows a person to grow into a more mature and responsible person. College sports will allow they player to further develop their skills as well as learn about how a professional team works with coaches and trainers. Also, forcing college athletes to play for three or four years only increases the risk of career ending injuries. Therefore, the NCAA needs to get on the same page for all sports and in my opinion create a one year college rule before an athlete is eligible to go pro.
In my opinion, it is not necessary for an aspiring professional athlete to attend all four years of college. The player should have full choice as to when he/she wants to become a professional; they should not have to follow rules set by an organization in order to be considered for employment. If someone is good enough and believes that they could succeed in a professional environment than they should go for it. For example, Kobe Bryant, who is one of the greatest basketball players of all time, never went to college because he was simply ready for the NBA straight after high school. On the contrary, Michael Jordan spent three years at UNC because he had to develop his game. It should be purely the decision of the athlete as to whether or not he/she should attend college. For some athletes going pro is more about making money to help support their families rather than competing at a professional level for the competition. There are many factors that go into the decision as to when an athlete should go pro, but when the athlete is 18 he/she should be able to decide when its the right time based on their skill set.
I think that athletes should not have to go to college for four years before moving on to a professional level. The athletes who end up playing at a professional level are the ones who only go to college for the sport. The academic part of college for these athletes are not as significant as it is for most people. Another huge downside for these athletes is that they are missing out on a year or two of salary if they are required to stay at a college level. This loss of potential income, and the unimportance academics are to these athletes show that college is not mandatory.
Athletes should not have to go through 4 years of college before going pro. Some athletes would be wasting their time going through college. If the player doesn't care about his education and wants to play at the highest level of competition, he/she should be allowed. If they went to college, they'd be doing joke classes and even if they got injured, they'd have no education. It should be up to the players to make their own decisions and control their own life.
I do not believe that college athletes should be required to attend their schools for all four years before going professional. There are many examples of athletes who did go pro because they felt the moment was right. Athletes go pro because they feel they are good enough, if they are at their best in their junior and they want their talents to be taken into the NFL and they can't because they are required to do all four years then that could hurt them. The player could have a poor senior season which would hurt his chances of being drafted and potentially mess up his shot at going pro. Athletes who do go pro can go back to the school after their time in the pros. There are many examples of athletes who finished off their college degrees after playing in the NFL. Larry Fitzgerald is an excellent example of this, although he was still in the NFL he completed his education. A player can finish off their education in the offseason if they want it before they quit the league they are in. So, it is my belief that players should not have to go to college for all four years before going pro.
ReplyDeleteI do not think that college athletes should be forced to attend a full four years of college before going pro. College athletes are not paid with money or any physical asset; they are paid with an education. If an employee were to tell an employer that he is resigning, the employer would not force the employee to keep working so the employer could pay the employee more. One argument advocates for making college athletes finish their education is the danger of entering a professional league before they are ready physically. Entering an intense professional league, regardless of the sport, can be dangerous in some cases. However, going pro too late can end up hurting an athlete in the long run for a few reasons. First off, an athlete could have had outstanding first three years of college and a bad senior year and lose tons of money because of it. Secondly, forcing athletes to stay in college could cause them to miss their prime causing them to have to end their professional career early. Lastly there is also the possibility of getting injured and losing their scholarship causing them to never go pro. These reasons are why I believe that college athletes should be allowed to go pro whenever they feel is right for them and the NCAA shouldn’t have a say in when that is.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, I do not think that college athletes be required to attend their school for all four years before going professional. As it is currently, the NFL demands that athletes complete at least three years in college before declaring for the draft. In sports like baseball, golf and hockey, an athlete can go pro at the age of 18. However, a basketball player must complete all four years of college before going professional. I believe that there is a large issue at hand here because of the extreme difference in age eligibility based on sport. The NCAA needs to come up with a common age throughout all of college sports where the athletes are allowed to take their talent to the next level. However, I do not believe it should be with no years of college experience. College not only allows players to further develop their skills, but also gives them a college education, which is irreplaceable. Yes, the career path athletes will be taking might not involve college education, but it is important knowledge to have throughout one's life.
ReplyDeleteI do not think that athletes should be forced to attend college for 4 years before becoming a professional because it is preventing them from earning a living. In some cases athletes need a way to earn money in order to provide for issues regarding them or their families and in some cases this could be urgent.In some cases the could be a situation where a family member is sick and needs money for the procedures. I think that the league's intentions of having athletes have a degree that they can rely on for the rest of their lives is good in theory but the decision to attend/finish college should be a decision made in the player's best interest and not by the league. For example, if a player has a great sophomore year in college and is a very valuable player in the draft, he might be better off leaving early and having the risk of his play declining or possibly getting injured. In the past, the leagues have allowed players, like Kobe Bryant and Lebron James, to skip college and get drafted out of high school which has allowed them to play longer in the NBA and make more money as well eliminating the possibility of getting injured before ever entering the draft.
ReplyDeleteBasketball and Football college athletes should not be required to attend their school for the full 4 years before going pro. Although a college education does sound especially useful, especially if the athletes become injured, it really does not educate the students as much as it is expected to. Basketball and football college athletes are focused primarily on sports and not getting an education. As we saw in a video shown in class, many schools such as UNC don’t actually give their athletes a real education, they require them to take joke classes, for example Swahili. Colleges are only interested in making sure their athletes pass their classes so that they continue to play on the team. I believe the system should follow that of the MLB. Where players are allowed to enter the pro league immediately after graduation but they are also allowed to weigh their options and figure out if college is the right path for them. Forcing college athletes to attend 4 years of college does not actually ensure they receive a proper education. Athletes should have the choice, allowing those who actually want the education to receive one.
ReplyDeleteCollege athletes definitely should not have to stay at their schools for all four years because they are already made to stay in school longer than they should have to. Athletes should only go to college if they so choose. Right now, it is only a formality so the NBA and NFL can make it look like they care about their employees education, but what is the point of going to college for one year or three years if you know the entire time that it is only a matter of time before you leave. In fact, John Calapari, the men's basketball coach at the University of Kentucky, has made a mockery out of the NBA's one-year rule. He advertises his abilities to high school prospects that he can give them the best one-year experience to prepare for the professional level with no intentions of retaining his players for more than one season. The majority of the high level players who could have had the ability to go pro right out of high school know that they are good enough, so even while they are enrolled in a college, they are putting minimal to no effort in their academics. As the article stated, "we don't make Taylor Swift sing at Vanderbilt for three years, or make Leonardo DiCaprio go to acting school at USC for two year" so why should we make our future professional athletes go to school. Also, the author even says that Swift and DiCaprio will get to study their desired profession. Athletes are not even given the option of majoring or studying their sport and future profession.
ReplyDeleteI think that the NBA and NFL should keep their age restriction in some form. There is room to amend it to make it better, but I think there should be some sort of minimum requirement between high school graduation and attempting to enter the league. the NBA and NFL are businesses and having so many young prospects playing in the league would end up hurting their brand. College, even for one year for basketball or three for football, helps the players in the long-run. A player has the opportunity to improve his skill, the time to mature, and the ability to test his worth in the market to an extent. Although preventing legal adults from pursuing a job in their desired field may seem wrong, the restrictions in place, or something similar, is a good option in a situation in which there is no true best solution.
ReplyDeleteI believe that college athletes should not be forced to attend college all four years before going professional. As of now, the NFL expects the athletes to complete at least three years in college before going pro when really this should be up to them. The NBA and NFL make it out to be as if they really care about their student-athletes education, but why go to college if you have already discovered you are going to go pro and should not have to waist your time trying to get an education when really you have only a certain amount of time in the NFL/NBA. College athletes most likely know when they are going to go pro, but taking the time to educate the players can hurt them in the future. This can really mess the athletes up due to the risks it has if a player is forced to stay in a college all four years and miss a time where they can be doing something they really care for and has worked hard for. There is also another option that players can think about which is to get an education in the offseason if they feel that is something they need.
ReplyDeleteI believe college athletes should be required to go to college. First off i understand the fact that it is unfair that some student athletes already know they want to become pro and don't care about anything other than their sport. What is also unfair is injuries and what happens to these players once they get injured. Going to college serves as a insurance and thus providing these athletes an alternative if need be other than sports. As well coming from a student about to enter college, a big part of college are the sports played their. If the rule was no college required than there would be a huge influx to the NFL or NBA and leaving college sports with barely any players other than those not as seriously into the sport as the ones that have decided to skip college.
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ReplyDeleteI personally think that all high school football and basketball athletes should be required to go to at least one year of college. I think it is necessary for the players to mature in college. As you saw in the NBA, most players that came straight from high school were not very successful, however, there are a few outliers. I also think college is necessary for athletes to truly decide that this is what they want to pursue as their job. If not, then college can provide them education and programs to find another profession. If the rule was that you must go straight to the pros, I think not as many kids would play just because they weren't ready and the players that would go, would not be as successful.
ReplyDeleteI believe that college athletes should not be required to go to school for 4 years. College athletes are committed to their sport and although their education would benefit them in the long run they are really not getting any use out of it. "College is great, but if you're not interested in an education, you're not going to get one. And even if you are interested, how many players are shuttled through classes that aren't valuable and guided into majors that don't have future value in order to ensure that they're eligible just long enough to play football or basketball?” These college students are taking easy and non helpful classes so that they maintain good grades so they stay on the team. They are not going to put forth the effort in getting a good education if their main focus is on their sport. And education for a college students if always beneficial to them in case of major injuries. They should be able to make the decision of going pro after college with or without a good education.
ReplyDeleteI do not believe that college athletes who are looking to pursue a professional career should have to go to college. If an individual is good enough to play at the pro level without having to go through the experience of college then so be it. I think the article pointed out many other comparisons that proved the point very well. Basketball and baseball are first off the only sports that make this college attendance mandatory. Other examples of people not having to prove their ability and talent before being famous are actors, actresses, singers, songwriters, etc. Taylor Swift nor Leonardo DiCaprio had to spend 3 years prior before cashing in on their talents. Another great point I think that was made was that if you are forcing the athletes to go to college, if they aren't interested in academics, then it really is a waste. If they don't want to go they will most likely not value the education they are getting. And perhaps the athlete isn't as successful as they want in the professional career, then they can always go back to education and this time most likely value it more than before. Football and basketball players should not have to go to college first also for the potential risk of injury. There could be a career ending injury in an environment where no money is being made and could really alter the entire life of an individual who was hoping to pursue a professional career.
ReplyDeleteI do not believe that athletes in the sports of basketball and football should be required to wait a certain amount of years after their high school graduation to become a professional in their respective sport. One reason why I believe this is because many athletes who chose to attend college in hopes of pursuing a professional career in sports do not value their education. If the athletes do not value their college education, they don't fit the NCAA's description of a student-athlete. I believe that the NBA should base their age requirements off the European Basketball League which essentially means that there is no age restriction. Instead, athletes can join an organization's developmental teams from a young age and join the professional team when the organization feels the player is ready. Mario Hezonja of the Orlando Magic has been playing professional basketball since the age of 12 and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. While the NCAA does like the age restrictions because it attracts the nation's top prospects to college, they would be a lot better off without the age restrictions because many talented players would most likely still play at the collegiate level and they would not be in a legal mess. This issue is way for complicated then it needs to be and the new CBA of both the NFL and NBA should address this issue in a swift manner.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, I believe college athletes should not be required to attend college before playing a sport professionally. I believe this because receiving an education from a college is extremely important, but in the end, the athletes should have the choice of attending college or begin their professional sports career. Personally, if I were a college athlete I would choose to attend college for a full four years because I value education more than athletics. If the athletes make the wrong decision of attending college or starting their career too early then it is ultimately their fault, and the NBA or NFL should not feel responsible for their failure. I think college athletes are experiencing a lot of stress between maintaining grades, paying for college, and actually playing their sport, and I would not blame the athletes for not wanting to attend college.
ReplyDeleteI do not think that college athletes should be required to attend their school for all four years before going professional, however, I believe that they can only gain from playing four years of college sports before going pro. If the player is good enough after high school to potentially join a professional team, then they should by all means be allowed to do so. I think this because college athletes cannot be paid, and many athletes want to make money out of high school. This cannot be done playing at the college level. Also, because there is a risk of career ending injury in college sports, players wanting to go pro should not have to risk their career if they do not want to attend college. I do however believe that it would only benefit an athlete to attend four years of college before going pro for a couple of reasons. For one, going from high school to the major leagues is a very big step. Playing four years of college sports would only better their abilities, and further prepare them for the major league. Also, if a player is injured early in their professional career, if they have a college degree then they have more job opportunities to fall back on. This is why attending college for four years can only benefit the athlete, but because there is also some risk involved, and because of athletes other personal interest, I think that their should not be a restriction, and that the choice whether to attend college before going professional or not should be entirely up to them.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this article, I believe athletes should have the choice whether or not to attend college before playing professionally. Yes, a college education is very beneficial and important in society today, but it's not essential. If a player has the capability to play professionally they should seize that opportunity and take full advantage of it. Many people may argue that they need edcuation incase going pro doesn't work out. But, playing a professional sport is a job. A job in which they need a clear schedule to fit it all in. Overall, I believe athletes shouldn't be forced into an education. If they want a higher education, they can always attend college after their professional career. You cannot force someone to go through school, especially as a student athlete. As a student athlete there are many responsibilities and stresses like paying for college, keeping up with school work, maintaining school work, and playing their sport. Thus, these stresses shouldn't be added on top of their already busy schedule.
ReplyDeleteI do not think that college athletes should be forced to attend a full four years of college before going pro. Many high D1 college athletes are on scholarships, partially because they are that good, and the other part is that they wouldn't be able to afford it otherwise. So in their mind, they need to go pro so they can support and help their family. It is more beneficial to everyone if the athletes try to go pro earlier. The only down side is that their skills might not be ready for the pros. If they go early, the college saves money because they don't have to help pay for that athlete, and the athlete can start making money for his family. An argument that could be made is that if college athletes are considered amateurs, are they still amateurs until they are done with their four years? However, after those four years, is it possible that an athlete passes his prime and won't be able to make money when he finally gets to the pros. I think it is up to the athlete when he is ready for the pros, not the NCAA.
ReplyDeleteI personally don't think that athletes should be required to go to college before they can play in the pros. I don't see there being a need fore the rule. I think that most people should go to college incase their sport doesn't work put, but what is the point of going to college if you only play in the NFL and never use your degree. I know the the MLB doesn't have this rule and it works out perfectly fine for them. Many players want to play in college because it helps them get a higher draft pick. Overall I think it is an unneeded rule that takes opportunities away from certain people.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I do not think that college athletes should be required to attend college for all four years. College athletes are not paid with any physical asset, yet they are paid with an ‘education’. Realistically these athletes don’t even have time to get a real education in between practices and games. How is a 19 year old supposed to be a full time student and a full time athlete? It is hard enough for college students who don’t play a sport to find free time to hang out with friends or go to the gym. The NFL demands that football players complete at least three years of college before the possibility of going pro. The NBA has a four year rule, but the MLB and NHL allow young adults to go pro at the age of just 18. Most 18 year olds are seniors in high school or freshman in college. There is a huge difference in age eligibility based upon what sport you play. I believe that the NCAA should come up with a common age throughout all of sports, but do not believe that someone should be allowed to go pro without at least one year of college. College allows a person to grow into a more mature and responsible person. College sports will allow they player to further develop their skills as well as learn about how a professional team works with coaches and trainers. Also, forcing college athletes to play for three or four years only increases the risk of career ending injuries. Therefore, the NCAA needs to get on the same page for all sports and in my opinion create a one year college rule before an athlete is eligible to go pro.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, it is not necessary for an aspiring professional athlete to attend all four years of college. The player should have full choice as to when he/she wants to become a professional; they should not have to follow rules set by an organization in order to be considered for employment. If someone is good enough and believes that they could succeed in a professional environment than they should go for it. For example, Kobe Bryant, who is one of the greatest basketball players of all time, never went to college because he was simply ready for the NBA straight after high school. On the contrary, Michael Jordan spent three years at UNC because he had to develop his game. It should be purely the decision of the athlete as to whether or not he/she should attend college. For some athletes going pro is more about making money to help support their families rather than competing at a professional level for the competition. There are many factors that go into the decision as to when an athlete should go pro, but when the athlete is 18 he/she should be able to decide when its the right time based on their skill set.
ReplyDeleteI think that athletes should not have to go to college for four years before moving on to a professional level. The athletes who end up playing at a professional level are the ones who only go to college for the sport. The academic part of college for these athletes are not as significant as it is for most people. Another huge downside for these athletes is that they are missing out on a year or two of salary if they are required to stay at a college level. This loss of potential income, and the unimportance academics are to these athletes show that college is not mandatory.
ReplyDeleteAthletes should not have to go through 4 years of college before going pro. Some athletes would be wasting their time going through college. If the player doesn't care about his education and wants to play at the highest level of competition, he/she should be allowed. If they went to college, they'd be doing joke classes and even if they got injured, they'd have no education. It should be up to the players to make their own decisions and control their own life.
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