Sarah Robinson

UCR ‘23
she/her

[Sarah Robinson @Sarah37Robinson]

@ucrleabeee @besavageee I agree! Implementing more comprehensive approaches would be beneficial for helping support and mentor black students. They also help hold institutions accountable for preparing students as they transition into careers. #ucr150 @besavageee

[Sarah Robinson @Sarah37Robinson]

The NCAA has not done enough to help prepare students for life post-graduation. Career development counselors can help students create realistic goals and action plans. This is especially important because so few student athletes become professional athletes. #ucr150 @besavageee

[Sarah Robinson @Sarah37Robinson]

@duran_m22 @besavageee Student-athletes have to put so much effort into being athletes it’s no wonder they struggle being students at the same time. The NCAA motivates them to ignore academics when it is beneficial. You’re right that this creates an exploitative environment, Maelia. #ucr150 @besavageee

[Sarah Robinson @Sarah37Robinson]

By claiming athletes are amateurs instead of employees, the NCAA is able to reap the financial benefits of having athletes plan their academic schedules around athletics and even miss classes without ever being fairly compensated. #ucr150 @besavageee

[Sarah Robinson @Sarah37Robinson]

@barbbsbb @besavageee Hi, Barbara! You’re right that the transfer rules are another way for the NCAA to maintain control, even if it means restricting student athletes’ academic freedom. These rules are so much more restrictive than that of other students or even pro athletes. #ucr150 @besavageee

[Sarah Robinson @Sarah37Robinson]

The transfer restrictions placed on student athletes by the NCAA are overwhelmingly unfair. It is especially unreasonable to expect students to choose between not being able to transfer to a new institution vs not being able to play for a year. #ucr150 @besavageee

[Sarah Robinson @Sarah37Robinson]

@GavinCh02 @besavageee Hi, Gavin! I agree that the NCAA needs to take more responsibility for athletes’ safety, especially considering that is meant to be their main job. It’s shocking how injured athletes are brushed aside once they are unable to play. #ucr150 @besavageee

[Sarah Robinson @Sarah37Robinson]

The high numbers of student athletes experiencing concussions and the lack of education represent a lack of care by the NCAA. This leaves athletes with life-long health issues, which is often not financially covered without legal help. #ucr150 @besavageee https://t.co/n7EDdi2IST

[Sarah Robinson @Sarah37Robinson]

@vtellez2022 @besavageee Hi, Victoria! You’re right that Title IX does not enforce equality properly, as seen by the fact that approximately 80% of institutions are not compliant. The Dept. of Education’s Office for Civil Rights needs to do more to support Title IX regulations. #ucr150 @besavageee

[Sarah Robinson @Sarah37Robinson]

Title IX’s regulations for equality in Higher Ed seem fairly straight forward. Yet, when there are budget issues, the blame of cutting men’s sports is pushed onto female athletes and the pressure of generating enough funding is pushed onto black male athletes. #ucr150 @besavageee

[Sarah Robinson @Sarah37Robinson]

@jacobshanks79 @besavageee It is incredible how much power universities have by creating all-or-nothing contract offers for young athletes that lack experience in higher ed. & penalties for changing their minds to keep students stuck in these contracts. Honestly, why is this allowed? #ucr150 @besavageee

[Sarah Robinson @Sarah37Robinson]

By treating yearly scholarships as gifts for athletes, the NCAA is able to function as a profitable business without having to treat students like paid employees. Another example of the NCAA twisting definitions when it benefits them. #ucr150 @besavageee

[Sarah Robinson @Sarah37Robinson]

@joceg002 @besavageee You’re absolutely right, Jennifer! I don’t know how the NCAA has gotten away with acting as though it’s not nearly impossible to balance athletics, classes, health, and finances all while going without compensation. #ucr150 @besavageee

[Sarah Robinson @Sarah37Robinson]

The NCAA would like you to believe that scholarships are more than enough to compensate amateur athletes. Meanwhile, these athletes generate a majority of the profit. #ucr150 @besavageee

[Sarah Robinson @Sarah37Robinson]

@VanBui23 @besavageee Absolutely true, Van! It’s disrespectful the way college athletes are compensated despite putting their health at risk and trying to navigate early adulthood with such busy schedules. The least colleges could do is pay them for their time and hard work. #ucr150 @besavageee

[Sarah Robinson @Sarah37Robinson]

The ‘22 March Madness will allow for students to profit off endorsements. Despite being a step towards fairer compensation, it raises the risk of athletes being taken advantage of by predatory recruiters and unfair contracts. #ucr150 @besavageee https://t.co/0RoJoM4ovj