Dayna

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[Dayna @daymeza_]

@EddieComeaux What exciting news, maybe the NCAA amateurism rules can reflect the Olympic model for amateurism. However, the article claims “...that the group would not consider anything that could be construed as paying athletes.” How then do they plan on compensating?

[Dayna @daymeza_]

@bayan_atam I think you address some very good points. One of the most problematic things about the NCAA is their problematic/hypocritical values. If the orginization truly cared for all their students they would make more of an effort to provide equal treatment. @Songling_GSOE #ucr150

[Dayna @daymeza_]

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@Songling_GSOE #ucr150

[Dayna @daymeza_]

African American compromise a large percentage of D1 college athletes yet their graduation rates are not as high as other athletes #UCR150 @Songling_GSOE

[Dayna @daymeza_]

@cheyeljack It’s incredibly unfair that college athletes are forced to choose majors that can accommodate athletic responsibilities. It must be so frustrating to be given a small selection of majors to choose from and lucking out if none of them are desirable @Songling_GSOE #UCR150

[Dayna @daymeza_]

College athletes should have the freedom to chose whatever major they desire; however, most student-athletes are forced to prioritize athletics which restricts major decisions. @Songling_GSOE #UCR150
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[Dayna @daymeza_]

@TylerYee8 @Songling_GSOE I think the NCAA and member institutions make transferring difficult for student-athletes for selfish reasons. It’s an unfair reality, which should definitely be revised. I think their transfer model should follow normal policy. @Songling_GSOE #UCR150

[Dayna @daymeza_]

In 2018 the NCAA implemented the “notification-of-transfer” model, which is meant to prevent schools/coaches from blocking student-athletes from transferring @Songling_GSOE #UCR150 https://t.co/ClMUfeOc0F

[Dayna @daymeza_]

@bayan_atam @Songling_GSOE I was shocked and could not believe that there isn’t an appropriate procedure/protocol for reporting concussions. Like you, I also agree that this is abusive. I definitely think that universities should step in and better protect student-athletes. @Songling_GSOE #UCR150

[Dayna @daymeza_]

Take a look at this tweet, posted by a student-athlete. Injuries and even death have occurred during NCAA sanctioned activities. This is outrageous, it’s happening now and something needs to be done to prevent similar events from reoccurring. @Songling_GSOE #UCR150

[Ellis McKennie @ellismckennie]

The NCAA is a joke. Our teammate Jordan McNair passes away during a NCAA sanctioned workout. But now, as a NCAA student athlete, I am not allowed to promote a fundraiser we are having for his parents Jordan McNair Foundation! I can’t even tweet the flyer! That’s my Ted Talk.

[Dayna @daymeza_]

@htran045 @Songling_GSOE I also agree with your statement. It’s a bigger issue than intercollegiate athletics, the lack of broadcasting exists in professional athletics and even at the high school level. I definitely think the NCAA should promote their women’s athletic teams @Songling_GSOE #UCR150

[Dayna @daymeza_]

The NCAA may have implemented Title IX; however, gender inequality is still pretty rampant in collegiate athletics. For example, female student-athletes receive less scholarships. @Songling_GSOE #UCR150

[Dayna @daymeza_]

@htran045 @Songling_GSOE It’s unfortunate that a coach can decide on a whim to revoke something these students depend on. I think this policy should be removed, and replaced with guaranteed scholarships. Doing so would remove unwanted stress, and promote some financial security. @Songling_GSOE #ucr150

[Dayna @daymeza_]

The NLI is a very problematic contract, the article below warns NCAA recruits NOT to sign it, claiming “...you'll be putting your signature on what Andy Staples of Sports Illustrated rightly calls "the worst contract in America" @Songling_GSOE #ucr150 https://t.co/eLrd68SKw0

[Dayna @daymeza_]

@Alejand77947089 @saragrummert I think that universities and the NCAA should be held accountable for providing injured student-athletes with proper healthcare/services especially if they are hurt during a intercollegiate athletic event. @Songling_GSOE #UCR150

[Dayna @daymeza_]

Mick Cronin/UCLA agree to 6 year, $24 million contract. Yet, athletic scholarships do not come w/o cost to receiving students & due to amateurism student athletes cannot be compensated for their important role in revenue. @Songling_GSOE #UCR150

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[Dayna @daymeza_]

@kcont006 @Songling_GSOE I agree with your statement, student athletes are definitely exploited/mistreated by the NCAA; the organization is rather hypocritical. @Songling_GSOE #ucr150

[Dayna @daymeza_]

More student athletes should be transparent about their negative experiences. Social media platforms can be used to expose problematic policies (like amateurism) while simultaneously promoting advocacy for change. #ucr150 @Songling_GSOE

[Dayna @daymeza_]

@EddieComeaux @KingJames @HBO @USATODAY LeBron James can catapult discourse regarding the NCAA's destructive and toxic position of power, with his platform! The NCAA is reminiscent of a cartel; they exploit student-athletes under the guise of amateurism & PoC athletes experience additional inequalities. #Athletics

[Dayna @daymeza_]

@acarr041UCR @dcmireles I definitely agree, because the likelihood of becoming a professional athlete is so slim the athletic department should encourage its student-athlete body to participate in transitional career preparation activities/programs. #UCR50