The Power 5 conferences of the NCAA have agreed to a proposal to increase the cost of scholarships Saturday. In the proposal, which passed 79-1, the exact dollar amount is not known, but University of Texas athletes, for example, will get $4,500 to $5,000 per year, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The scholarship will now be able to cover transportation and miscellaneous expenses in addition to tuition, room and board and books.

Because tuition varies, so will the amount paid by each school

The proposal also guarantees scholarships cannot be reduced or canceled for athletic reasons. Athletes will also be allowed to borrow against future earnings and will have a new concussion management protocol.

Texas athletic director Steve Patterson said "It appears we've got a commitment to ensure that the policy going forward reflects what we were seeking."

Univeristy of South Carolina president Harris Pastides told the USA Today prior to the meeting it would be "an active one, even historic."

"I think it's an opportunity to, if I may say, re-plant the flag and say that the NCAA is an organization of universities that know what they're doing and can come together even with diverse perspectives and do what's right for student-athletes," Pastides said.

We have to follow suit.

I'm curious as to how this is going to work and if they are doing this for all sports ... what about the soccer team, the women's rowing team, the tennis teams?

Obviously, football would be included, Title IX, would seem to indicate that the same deal would have to be offered to an equal number of female athletes ... right?

Admittedly, I'm no expert on this stuff. Anyone with some knowledge care to weigh in? Oh wait, I forgot where I am ... anyone want to pull something out of their a$$ and weigh in?

(01-17-2015 05:01 PM)BigTigerMike Wrote:  The Power 5 conferences of the NCAA have agreed to a proposal to increase the cost of scholarships Saturday. In the proposal, which passed 79-1, the exact dollar amount is not known, but University of Texas athletes, for example, will get $4,500 to $5,000 per year, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The scholarship will now be able to cover transportation and miscellaneous expenses in addition to tuition, room and board and books.

Because tuition varies, so will the amount paid by each school

The proposal also guarantees scholarships cannot be reduced or canceled for athletic reasons. Athletes will also be allowed to borrow against future earnings and will have a new concussion management protocol.

Texas athletic director Steve Patterson said "It appears we've got a commitment to ensure that the policy going forward reflects what we were seeking."

Univeristy of South Carolina president Harris Pastides told the USA Today prior to the meeting it would be "an active one, even historic."

"I think it's an opportunity to, if I may say, re-plant the flag and say that the NCAA is an organization of universities that know what they're doing and can come together even with diverse perspectives and do what's right for student-athletes," Pastides said.

I wonder who made the ONE dissenting vote.

Good thing we're joining the B12

(01-17-2015 05:24 PM)NigelTufnel Wrote:  I'm curious as to how this is going to work and if they are doing this for all sports ... what about the soccer team, the women's rowing team, the tennis teams?

Obviously, football would be included, Title IX, would seem to indicate that the same deal would have to be offered to an equal number of female athletes ... right?

Admittedly, I'm no expert on this stuff. Anyone with some knowledge care to weigh in? Oh wait, I forgot where I am ... anyone want to pull something out of their a$$ and weigh in?

I do believe the "full cost of attendance" absolutely MUST include all athletes in all sports participated in by a given university. To deny the same benefit the men's football and basketball teams get to the women's volleyball, soccer, and softball teams would be a major lawsuit.

(01-17-2015 05:58 PM)boss man Wrote:  

(01-17-2015 05:24 PM)NigelTufnel Wrote:  I'm curious as to how this is going to work and if they are doing this for all sports ... what about the soccer team, the women's rowing team, the tennis teams?

Obviously, football would be included, Title IX, would seem to indicate that the same deal would have to be offered to an equal number of female athletes ... right?

Admittedly, I'm no expert on this stuff. Anyone with some knowledge care to weigh in? Oh wait, I forgot where I am ... anyone want to pull something out of their a$$ and weigh in?

I do believe the "full cost of attendance" absolutely MUST include all athletes in all sports participated in by a given university. To deny the same benefit the men's football and basketball teams get to the women's volleyball, soccer, and softball teams would be a major lawsuit.

Major. Sweep Pedophile State University's sins under the rug if you want to but DO NOT f**k around with the money. Ever.

(01-17-2015 05:58 PM)boss man Wrote:  

(01-17-2015 05:24 PM)NigelTufnel Wrote:  I'm curious as to how this is going to work and if they are doing this for all sports ... what about the soccer team, the women's rowing team, the tennis teams?

Obviously, football would be included, Title IX, would seem to indicate that the same deal would have to be offered to an equal number of female athletes ... right?

Admittedly, I'm no expert on this stuff. Anyone with some knowledge care to weigh in? Oh wait, I forgot where I am ... anyone want to pull something out of their a$$ and weigh in?

I do believe the "full cost of attendance" absolutely MUST include all athletes in all sports participated in by a given university. To deny the same benefit the men's football and basketball teams get to the women's volleyball, soccer, and softball teams would be a major lawsuit.

Well, as it stands now, it is my understanding that some sports only give partial scholarships. Here's a link:

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/8-things-you...olarships/

So, my guess is that this is not going to apply to the women's rowing team and the men's diving team.

(01-17-2015 05:46 PM)hsvtiger Wrote:  

(01-17-2015 05:01 PM)BigTigerMike Wrote:  The Power 5 conferences of the NCAA have agreed to a proposal to increase the cost of scholarships Saturday. In the proposal, which passed 79-1, the exact dollar amount is not known, but University of Texas athletes, for example, will get $4,500 to $5,000 per year, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The scholarship will now be able to cover transportation and miscellaneous expenses in addition to tuition, room and board and books.

Because tuition varies, so will the amount paid by each school

The proposal also guarantees scholarships cannot be reduced or canceled for athletic reasons. Athletes will also be allowed to borrow against future earnings and will have a new concussion management protocol.o

Texas athletic director Steve Patterson said "It appears we've got a commitment to ensure that the policy going forward reflects what we were seeking."

Univeristy of South Carolina president Harris Pastides told the USA Today prior to the meeting it would be "an active one, even historic."

"I think it's an opportunity to, if I may say, re-plant the flag and say that the NCAA is an organization of universities that know what they're doing and can come together even with diverse perspectives and do what's right for student-athletes," Pastides said.

I wonder who made the ONE dissenting vote.

BC, said they couldn't afford it.

(01-17-2015 07:50 PM)true_blue_thru_and_thru Wrote:  

(01-17-2015 05:46 PM)hsvtiger Wrote:  

(01-17-2015 05:01 PM)BigTigerMike Wrote:  The Power 5 conferences of the NCAA have agreed to a proposal to increase the cost of scholarships Saturday. In the proposal, which passed 79-1, the exact dollar amount is not known, but University of Texas athletes, for example, will get $4,500 to $5,000 per year, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The scholarship will now be able to cover transportation and miscellaneous expenses in addition to tuition, room and board and books.

Because tuition varies, so will the amount paid by each school

The proposal also guarantees scholarships cannot be reduced or canceled for athletic reasons. Athletes will also be allowed to borrow against future earnings and will have a new concussion management protocol.o

Texas athletic director Steve Patterson said "It appears we've got a commitment to ensure that the policy going forward reflects what we were seeking."

Univeristy of South Carolina president Harris Pastides told the USA Today prior to the meeting it would be "an active one, even historic."

"I think it's an opportunity to, if I may say, re-plant the flag and say that the NCAA is an organization of universities that know what they're doing and can come together even with diverse perspectives and do what's right for student-athletes," Pastides said.

I wonder who made the ONE dissenting vote.

BC, said they couldn't afford it.

The vote was like 79-1. Does that mean American voted? Thought it was only 65 Chosen Five teams.

(01-17-2015 07:59 PM)tigers1125 Wrote:  

(01-17-2015 07:50 PM)true_blue_thru_and_thru Wrote:  

(01-17-2015 05:46 PM)hsvtiger Wrote:  

(01-17-2015 05:01 PM)BigTigerMike Wrote:  The Power 5 conferences of the NCAA have agreed to a proposal to increase the cost of scholarships Saturday. In the proposal, which passed 79-1, the exact dollar amount is not known, but University of Texas athletes, for example, will get $4,500 to $5,000 per year, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The scholarship will now be able to cover transportation and miscellaneous expenses in addition to tuition, room and board and books.

Because tuition varies, so will the amount paid by each school

The proposal also guarantees scholarships cannot be reduced or canceled for athletic reasons. Athletes will also be allowed to borrow against future earnings and will have a new concussion management protocol.o

Texas athletic director Steve Patterson said "It appears we've got a commitment to ensure that the policy going forward reflects what we were seeking."

Univeristy of South Carolina president Harris Pastides told the USA Today prior to the meeting it would be "an active one, even historic."

"I think it's an opportunity to, if I may say, re-plant the flag and say that the NCAA is an organization of universities that know what they're doing and can come together even with diverse perspectives and do what's right for student-athletes," Pastides said.

I wonder who made the ONE dissenting vote.

BC, said they couldn't afford it.

The vote was like 79-1. Does that mean American voted? Thought it was only 65 Chosen Five teams.

65 + 15 student-athletes from P5 universities.

(01-17-2015 08:13 PM)JRR_IV Wrote:  

(01-17-2015 07:59 PM)tigers1125 Wrote:  

(01-17-2015 07:50 PM)true_blue_thru_and_thru Wrote:  

(01-17-2015 05:46 PM)hsvtiger Wrote:  

(01-17-2015 05:01 PM)BigTigerMike Wrote:  The Power 5 conferences of the NCAA have agreed to a proposal to increase the cost of scholarships Saturday. In the proposal, which passed 79-1, the exact dollar amount is not known, but University of Texas athletes, for example, will get $4,500 to $5,000 per year, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The scholarship will now be able to cover transportation and miscellaneous expenses in addition to tuition, room and board and books.

Because tuition varies, so will the amount paid by each school

The proposal also guarantees scholarships cannot be reduced or canceled for athletic reasons. Athletes will also be allowed to borrow against future earnings and will have a new concussion management protocol.o

Texas athletic director Steve Patterson said "It appears we've got a commitment to ensure that the policy going forward reflects what we were seeking."

Univeristy of South Carolina president Harris Pastides told the USA Today prior to the meeting it would be "an active one, even historic."

"I think it's an opportunity to, if I may say, re-plant the flag and say that the NCAA is an organization of universities that know what they're doing and can come together even with diverse perspectives and do what's right for student-athletes," Pastides said.

I wonder who made the ONE dissenting vote.

BC, said they couldn't afford it.

The vote was like 79-1. Does that mean American voted? Thought it was only 65 Chosen Five teams.

65 + 15 student-athletes from P5 universities.

Figures.

edging ever closer to taxible income for those athletes isnt it. the IRS is sitting and watching.

P5 just eliminated competition for 5,4 and 3 star athletes.

Good for them

(01-17-2015 08:48 PM)tigerjeb Wrote:  edging ever closer to taxible income for those athletes isnt it. the IRS is sitting and watching.

I believe everything beyond tuition, fees, books, etc., is already taxable. This includes room and board. IRS Pub. 970.

(01-17-2015 06:16 PM)bluebacker Wrote:  

(01-17-2015 05:58 PM)boss man Wrote:  

(01-17-2015 05:24 PM)NigelTufnel Wrote:  I'm curious as to how this is going to work and if they are doing this for all sports ... what about the soccer team, the women's rowing team, the tennis teams?

Obviously, football would be included, Title IX, would seem to indicate that the same deal would have to be offered to an equal number of female athletes ... right?

Admittedly, I'm no expert on this stuff. Anyone with some knowledge care to weigh in? Oh wait, I forgot where I am ... anyone want to pull something out of their a$$ and weigh in?

I do believe the "full cost of attendance" absolutely MUST include all athletes in all sports participated in by a given university. To deny the same benefit the men's football and basketball teams get to the women's volleyball, soccer, and softball teams would be a major lawsuit.

Major. Sweep Pedophile State University's sins under the rug if you want to but DO NOT f**k around with the money. Ever.

Will you give it a F'n rest already The NCAA was going to lose the lawsuit and lose big because nothing that went on was a violation of NCAA rules. It was a CRIMINAL ISSUE that should be handled in the criminal justice system and the NCAA had no business getting involved.

How does this effect the American? Can we follow suit or is this just another step towards the power five pulling away from the have nots. Anyone know if we can offer the same thing since we are not in one of the power five. I know TC is convinced we will b one soon bit I'm not so sure. Does this hurt us?

I fear this will make it harder for non-P5 schools to recruit top athletes. If you're a good left tackle, would you accept an offer from, say, U of Memphis and start right away or one from a P5 school and sit on the bench for 4 or 5 years. At the P5 school, you'd get paid, but at Memphis you might not. I think most kids would opt for the paycheck.

(01-17-2015 09:06 PM)blue68 Wrote:  P5 just eliminated competition for 5,4 and 3 star athletes.

Mid-to-Lower level P5 Football programs are loving this...as they can now legally tell all their recruits, many that they are fighting with some top G5 programs for and just 2 1/2 weeks before signing day, "we can officially offer you at least $5,000 per year".

Smart recruiting tool.

G5 schools can say "we will probably do that too" but there has been no vote for that and no doubt those P5 schools are telling all of their recruits on official visits this weekend plus those next weekend and/or others via phone calls, in home visits, etc..."If you come to our school, we can LEGALLY (some obviously will give more illegally), give you CA$H".

Timing is everything.