Okay, new idea:
We should separate "college" sports from education in college. We shouldn't be publicly subsidizing the farm system for the NBA, MLB, NFL, etc. There's a huge difference between club sports in College (which would still give schools a way to compete with each other, and all that other school spirity things people like) and the active recruitment of sports players. It funnels money away from education, and boosts rising tuition costs.
If 18-22 year olds want to play football, let them go play football.
And ya, I already know the American people will never go for something like this.
I agree. My school was known for its science and engineering programs, but they wanted to attract more athletes for our division 7 (or whatever no-name leagues) they were in for basketball and soccer... so plenty of student athletes got free rides when most of them could barely maintain a C average, and the rest of us had to suffer.
Luckily, I am in a family of athletes, so hopefully my kids will become rich and famous athletes and bankroll my retirement.
Topic: Idea for education reform (Read 3651 times)
