Sadie Chaffee

UCR Education Major! This is a twitter account I made specifically for my Intercollegiate Athletics in American Higher Education class. Feel free to follow!

[Sadie Chaffee @ChaffeeSadie]

@JamesTsai_1 @saragrummert I find it interesting that they're forced to prioritize athletics and when they do so, professors perceive these students as unmotivated and lazy. #ucr50 @saragrummert

[Sadie Chaffee @ChaffeeSadie]

There is a clear disconnect between a college athlete's schedule and the want to academically excel. What measures should be taken to allow an athlete to succeed as both a student and an athlete? #ucr50 @saragrummert

[Sadie Chaffee @ChaffeeSadie]

@ortiz_joylynn @saragrummert Yes, the whole idea of amateurism only hurts the athlete. As of now, college sports is as commercialized and professionalized as the NFL, just with the title of amateurism @saragrummert #ucr50

[Sadie Chaffee @ChaffeeSadie]

College athletes have to keep their academics up in order to keep their privileges.The recruitment process is so prestigious that some high schoolers focus on sports more than academics to even be considered for a spot on the team. This is very contradictory @saragrummert #ucr50

[Sadie Chaffee @ChaffeeSadie]

@ortiz_joylynn @saragrummert Yes, there are definitely a lot of things that could be added to the key areas of Title IX. An example of which could address how women face poverty in higher education. @saragrummert #ucr50

[Sadie Chaffee @ChaffeeSadie]

Living in such a progressive society, it's very surprising to learn that 80% of educational institutions are still not in full compliance with Title IX and its push for equity between men and women in the field of education and intercollegiate athletics. @saragrummert #ucr50

[Sadie Chaffee @ChaffeeSadie]

@ortiz_joylynn @ProfGyasmine @saragrummert Yes! If you find your passions, you can use that to positively contribute to society and fight against injustice @saragrummert #ucr50

[Sadie Chaffee @ChaffeeSadie]

Our guest speaker @ProfGyasmine taught me that I need to branch out and experience things I'm passionate about and then take the knowledge and experience gained and use it to make a difference! @saragrummert #ucr50

[Sadie Chaffee @ChaffeeSadie]

The way that some professors stereotype these student athletes can really degrade them. This could ultimately affect how they perform academically and they're required to do well in their classes in order to continue as an athlete!
#UCR50 @saragrummert

[Sadie Chaffee @ChaffeeSadie]

@madzj_ @saragrummert It most certainly does contribute to the prejudice. A lot of the information that kids gather on the world comes from media and if athletes are constantly stereotyped this way in media, kids are going to start to believe them. #UCR50 @saragrummert

[Sadie Chaffee @ChaffeeSadie]

@ortiz_joylynn @saragrummert Some training sessions can go well into the night and if coaches make the players train more than permitted, it could really hinder an athlete's academic performance. #ucr50 @saragrummert

[Sadie Chaffee @ChaffeeSadie]

Of course student athletes need to train to win games, but is it necessary to have players train with the navy seals like Michigan State had their football players do? It may sound harsh but I believe it'll give the kids good training experience. #ucr50 @saragrummert

[Sadie Chaffee @ChaffeeSadie]

Decreasing the salary of a college sports coach to help increase the compensation of student athletes could be a very positive thing, as it could be used to further benefit the athlete academically. Coaches might protest but the students work hard too! #ucr50 @saragrummert

[Sadie Chaffee @ChaffeeSadie]

@NickLin46260147 @saragrummert Considering college sports at the time were becoming big pass times, I can understand how disorganized and dangerous the games were. Students were not aware of all the risks of running commercialized games, thus the NCAA was created to help them run smoothly and safely #ucr50

[Sadie Chaffee @ChaffeeSadie]

Looking back at the history of football uniforms, earlier designs were not as protective as the gear used in present times. Shoulder pads in the past were made out of wool and leather! I can hardly imagine how that would protect a player from serious injury.
@saragrummert #ucr50