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[Emily Kim @emilykim00]

@EddieComeaux I feel that many athletes feel as if their opinions need to be silenced, so it is refreshing to see that students are coming together to stand up for their rights! I love that the youth are realizing they have a voice and are able to create change for the better.#collegeathletics

[Emily Kim @emilykim00]

@cyerrastokes I agree with you. I never realized how big of a presence masculinity is in athletics. I also think that coaches need to be educated on different tactics so that their coaching can be effective, and not harmful. @saragrummert #ucr50

[Emily Kim @emilykim00]

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[Emily Kim @emilykim00]

Today, Dr. Comeaux discussed the topic of academic support centers. In June, Vanderbilt won the national "model practices" award for their academic support center. How can we determine if an academic support center for student-athletes is successful or not? #ucr50 @saragrummert

[Emily Kim @emilykim00]

@cyerrastokes @saragrummert I completely agree with you. From all the facts and issues discussed in lecture and the readings, I think that there needs to be a power evaluation within the NCAA. The balance of power is too concentrated in one area. @saragrummert #ucr50

[Emily Kim @emilykim00]

Chapter 24 discusses the idea of athletes losing their rights regarding social media. Do you think it is right for the athletic department to monitor, regulate, ban, and prohibit the social media accounts of athletes? @saragrummert #ucr50

[Emily Kim @emilykim00]

@JunYang07092121 @saragrummert I do agree that Title IX has been successful in partially fulfilling its purpose. However, I think that there is still room for growth in terms of discrimination against women. #ucr50 @saragrummert

[Emily Kim @emilykim00]

Today, we discussed Title IX and the effects it has had so far. Do you feel that Title IX has been successful in its purpose in the past years? #ucr50 @saragrummert

[Emily Kim @emilykim00]

@bayan_atam @saragrummert I think that's really interesting. I remember when this ad came out there was a lot of controversy, but I'm glad to know that there was a positive outcome from this ad. @saragrummert #ucr50

[Emily Kim @emilykim00]

Personally, I really respect Colin Kaepernick and his ability to protest against racial injustice publicly in front of an entire stadium. Through his actions, he was able to start conversations and ignite a movement amongst others. @saragrummert #ucr50

[Emily Kim @emilykim00]

@Kass_DeLaCruzzz @saragrummert I agree. I think that it is a lot more difficult to attend campus events as a commuter because most events are held after classes. I feel that students should think about living on campus or staying on campus for a longer period of time to stay involved. @saragrummert #ucr50

[Emily Kim @emilykim00]

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[Emily Kim @emilykim00]

We discussed the importance of intercollegiate athletics climate. The article states, "when an athlete thinks that the rest of the team doesn’t care about academics, that athlete tries to fit in by pretending not to care either." Do you believe this is true? @saragrummert #ucr50

[Emily Kim @emilykim00]

@Kass_DeLaCruzzz @saragrummert I think that the rules for the maximum hours played/practiced should be further stressed and highlighted in the world of college athletics. However, I do believe regulation and monitoring of these rules are needed. @saragrummert #ucr50

[Emily Kim @emilykim00]

Shareef O'Neal was able to back out of his commitment with Arizona because he was not in need of financial aid that NLI provides. Do you think it is fair that Shareef was able to do this due to his financial advantages? #ucr50 @saragrummert https://t.co/k2G5vnrq9L

[Emily Kim @emilykim00]

@SandraH150 @saragrummert I agree with you Sandra. The distribution of money should be better regulated in order to create more of a balance in the industry. I think that if the NCAA refuses to pay athletes, replacements such as health insurance or food are one of many ideas. @saragrummert #ucr50

[Emily Kim @emilykim00]

Today, we discussed the topic of the high salary of college sports coaches. Many agree that the salary for the coaches have become TOO high. If the salary of coaches decrease, who do you think the remaining money should go to first and why? #ucr50 @saragrummert

[Emily Kim @emilykim00]

@Gisellec_99 @saragrummert I agree too! I never really thought about the idea that "sports is a business" either. I think it's really interesting that not many people know about this side of sports because they may view sports solely as a form of entertainment instead. @saragrummert #ucr50

[Emily Kim @emilykim00]

Football is a very dangerous sport due to its aggressive nature. Yet, it is one of the most well-known and watched sports. Do you believe that by watching football, we take part in the fault of supporting such a dangerous sport? @saragrummert #ucr50
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