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In reply to the discussion: Mark Emmert rips NCAA unionization [View all]LovingA2andMI
(7,006 posts)33. Exactly on point!
Last edited Mon Apr 7, 2014, 11:36 PM - Edit history (1)
And there is a HUGE THING such as the Fair Standards Labor Act which has strict work hour requirements for minors up to and including a limit on how many hours work and school can combine in a given week. So the pearl analogy that if College Players are unionized then "How about High School, Junior High School and Elementary Sports Players" would never apply as minors are NOT adults and are subject to different standards under FSLA.
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I have no real objection to the players getting compensation but if they do then shouldnt all
cstanleytech
Apr 2014
#40
If it's a purely commercial enterprise, why associate it with educational institutions at all? nt
delrem
Apr 2014
#4
"It would blow up everything about the collegiate model of athletics." < With any luck. n/t
jtuck004
Apr 2014
#18
Here's something I havent seen anyone mention: If they're employees, then scholarships are taxable,
7962
Apr 2014
#19
But this ruling could change the status of your scholarship if the IRS wants to do it.
7962
Apr 2014
#31
A lot of folks think the same. But players can also GET A DEGREE. Most arent going pro anyway.
7962
Apr 2014
#43
But once they are considered employees, the scholarship could be considered payment, couldnt it?
7962
Apr 2014
#49
I just went to Northwestern's website to lookup the cost of tution, etc and
WhoWoodaKnew
Apr 2014
#42