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From TV Gold to NIL Riches: College Sports Still Exploiting Student-Athletes

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Colleges have finally accepted the categorical imperative of paying student-athletes; they’re just litigating how much. But the more things change, the more they stay the same. Case in point, just as smaller schools once scrounged for equipment while big schools banked TV revenue, lesser-known athletes now hustle for lunch money while stars rake in NIL… Read more.

Alabama Coach Nick Saban Resents Players Getting Paid

Friday, May 20, 2022 at 8:17 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Coach and player in master-slave relationship For years, I have been decrying the master-slave relationship between coaches like Nick Saban of Alabama and his football players. I’ve always believed that colleges should pay players. In this regard, I refer you to commentaries like “Reggie Bush Forfeits Heisman Trophy” on September 16, 2010, and “Salaries of College Coaches Reflect Enduring Master-Slave Relationships”… Read more.