(06-10-2021 12:49 PM)dansplaining Wrote: (06-10-2021 12:37 PM)emu steve Wrote: Here is the quote from WaPo:
"Most state bills have passed with bipartisan support, with states jockeying to pass expansive rules that will allow them to more easily recruit athletes. But on a federal level, the proposition of bipartisan legislation is far trickier. "
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/20...l-hearing/
If i was a state with a football program that was underachieving like Nebraska, or Michigan, or California - i would pass a law that makes it easier for players to make money to give my colleges a recruiting edge.
First, Dan let me acknowledge that while I don't always agree with your posts, I respect your passion and intellect. When you pointed out that I would certainly root for all of our incoming transfers, despite my reservations of the new transfer rule relaxation you were spot on! Case in point, would be Mike Glass, Sergio Bailey, Kobey Beltram and others who while were JUCO's, were not the four year players that I aspire to have on our roster. Isaac Steibling was the backup QB to Roback in Brogan's senior year and while a great kid, he clearly was not a D1 football player and I was delighted that we had not only Glass but Iowa transfer Wiegers available for the next season.
That said, your proposition of passing state laws to make it easier to pay NCAA athletes indicates that you have been debating with "Bob Weaselsham" far too long. You will indeed "lose your edge" when you engage bloviating idiots.
Compensating athletes is not the business of taxpayer supported institutions, especially those whose defined mission is to educate and train young adults for future careers. The paying of wages for athletic services performed is best done by the private sector and in the case that would be the NBA, NHL, MLB and of course the incredibly well managed NFL. These are organizations that consist of teams owned by PRIVATE individuals who collectively bargain with their employees and establish relationships with their fellow business partners to maintain and grow their business.
The NCAA simply is not capable of doing the same. Mark Emmert, Miles Brand and such who have led the NCAA have spent their life running college institutions, Roger Goodell, Jerry Jones, Mark Cuban, George Steinbrenner they are not.