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[hanakristen @hanakristen]

@EddieComeaux The NCAAs use of the word amateurism is simply used to exploit student athletes. The NCAA has benefitted far more off of the image of the athletes than the athletes themselves who receive almost nothing in return. #athleteinclusion

[hanakristen @hanakristen]

@DianeCamposUCR @Songling_GSOE I agree with you!! An athlete is still a student first and should have the liberty to study what they wish to. At the end of the day it is up to the student athlete as an individual to strive to succeed in both sports and academics.

[hanakristen @hanakristen]

It is so important for schools and school agents to remember that athletes are students first. They should be more focused on their school work and taking courses that are interesting to them not be taking “easy A” classes. @Songling_GSOE #ucr150

[hanakristen @hanakristen]

@awwlaay_ @Songling_GSOE I agree with you. Student athletes are not given the choice to study what they wish to and must only have hope that they could eventually go pro. Since only 1-2% of athletes actually go pro the other student athletes are left without a backup plan.

[hanakristen @hanakristen]

Student-athletes who are encouraged to declare “non-demanding” majors by the university or institution is ridiculous. Why should a student not be able to pick a major that they are actually interested in that could potentially help them in the future. @Songling_GSOE #ucr150

[hanakristen @hanakristen]

@MatthewDiep5 @Songling_GSOE Athletes in Division 1 schools are more likely forced stay with their initial school even if they do not see an advantage of staying there. The NCAA emphasizes that theses athletes are students first so why do they not have the choice to choose what school they wish to represent.

[hanakristen @hanakristen]

It is already bad enough that the NLI traps athletes into attending a university but athletes are not even allowed to transfer out after. Yet a coach could transfer a student when they see a better opportunity. @Songling_GSOE #ucr150

[hanakristen @hanakristen]

@PizanoDenise @Songling_GSOE I agree with you! Any injury should be reported but a head injury is no joke. Coaches should always be protective of their players and always be there to provide support for their athletes when they do have an injury. At the end of the day your health is the most important thing,

[hanakristen @hanakristen]

Concussions have sadly become a part of an athlete’s career. College athletes are so worried about having to inform their coaches about their injuries because it could result in them not playing which causes more harm in the long run. #ucr150 @Songling_GSOE

[hanakristen @hanakristen]

@xstephramirez1 @Songling_GSOE agree with you, although Title IX introduces gender equity, it does not mean that all institutions will meet its expectations. Many institutions do not give credit to the female athletes who work just as hard as male athletes. #ucr150

[hanakristen @hanakristen]

Although Title IX opened up many opportunities for many female athletes, colleges still do not promote gender equity. Simply because women’s athletics is deemed “less popular” which results in not being financially supported as much as men’s athletics.#ucr150@Songling_GSOE

[hanakristen @hanakristen]

@kathia49623621 @Songling_GSOE @saragrummert I totally agree. Being only 17 or 18 and making those kinds of commitments is a really large step. They probably don’t take into consideration about all the situations that could come up in the future. #ucr150

[hanakristen @hanakristen]

The NLI puts pressure on student athletes when they are committing to a college program. It's unfair that there's so many fundamental components to the agreement that student athletes and their families could be unaware of that could lead to regrets.
#ucr150 @Songling_GSOE

[hanakristen @hanakristen]

@shawna_beitler @Songling_GSOE I agree with your statements about college-athlete. The NCAA also takes advantage of the fact that colligate athletes are playing these sports as a “hobby” and do not compensate for their labor. Yet they are known to not have enough time to act like real students as well.

[hanakristen @hanakristen]

Student athletes have been known to choosing courses that fit into their practice schedule. Which results in the athletes never having the time to be real students. They bring in revenue for the school but are never compensated for their sacrifices. @Songling_GSOE #ucr150

[hanakristen @hanakristen]

@jazmine_lope093 @Songling_GSOE I agree with you. In the reading it stated that there was "financial losses of over $1 million for an unplayed game" which resulted in many student athletes having their positions reassigned. They are always practicing and trying to be the best but do not receive much in return.

[hanakristen @hanakristen]

I was never aware that the original start up of the NCAA was because of the concerns about violence in college football. Also, the NCAA is an organization who protects students yet their practices are in need of change to fit modern times. #ucr150 @Songling_GSOE