@danishacarterr I still remember the hateful rhetoric with the saying “build the wall.” Same connotation that I’m sure this new quote has, except now it’s towards billion dollar companies.
@EddieComeaux@KingJames@HBO@USATODAY Although LeBron states that he didn't play college basketball and went in from HS, it's still reassuring to know that he acknowledges the corruption within the NCAA. With his platform, there is sure to be talk about the upcoming documentary, which I will be watching. #Athletics
@mlara008 @dcmireles I agree that career transitions for college athletes should allow them to better prepare for the future after college. I believe programs should indeed be implemented in order to help with this sense of identity crisis that can be prevented. @dcmireles #UCR50
What Dr. Kenneth Shropshire highlights in this article, I believe, is true, "The most important issue in college sports is educating the student-athlete..." more needs to be done to bring out a balance between sport and academics.
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@vmaribel31 @dcmireles I don't think this is fair whatsoever. Although giving student athletes majority of the profits would possibly encourage them to lose focus on their academics and sports, they should still be given some portion of it. #UCR50 @dcmireles
Nice to know that someone well known, such as Rice, is standing up for the student athletes who deserve to be compensated for their image and names that are being branded & profited off by the NCAA. Hopefully things begin to change ASAP! https://t.co/5RDcQzOZb6 @dcmireles #UCR50
@_jsant027 @dcmireles This was a good read. I feel as though even if women are given opportunities to show their leadership skills, they’re still heavily criticizes by men for faults that anyone could make. #UCR50
For such a prolific university to be hit with a violation on title ix and for it to take SO long shows the leniency the system has for universities such as Stanford. These need to be handled better and with harsher consequences. https://t.co/qe6MoamzDg #ucr50 @dcmireles
@Olivia_Villa_18 @dcmireles I also have noticed the lack in diversity in the leadership roles that are within the NCAA. If there was more diversity in the administration, I'm sure that there would be better acknowledgment of the racial stigma that plagues most college sports. #UCR50 @dcmireles
It’s still apparent that there is a barrier from black college athletes and their white peers. Hopefully there is more inclusion and less of a rift in the coming seasons, especially with equality becoming more of a highlighted topic to the younger generations. #UCR50 @dcmireles
@fvall003 @dcmireles I can't believe that such academic dishonesty occurs by allowing even athletic directors pose as the student athletes. What's most frustrating and that they probably still have their jobs, and the students are the one who received the most punishment. @dcmireles #UCR50
With student athletes struggling to find a balance between their sport & academic climates, it's nice know that certain schools have a proper system that assists in tackling this issue; other schools should follow suit!! #UCR50 @dcmireles https://t.co/7D5OnEpId0
@ljohn014 @dcmireles Although I get your point that a lot of students balance pretty well, I think it's only fair for students to be compensated for the amount of effort they put into their sport. At least, to an extent. After all, these students treat it like a job. #UCR50 @dcmireles
Male African American college athletes aren’t getting the attention from their academic superiors that they should in order to increase graduation rates. This needs to change! #ucr50 @dcmireles https://t.co/khgzfjF0Jg via @BostonGlobe
@melissacerril @dcmireles I found this to be surprising as well. Although student entertainment and college coaches are important to the culture of a university, I don't think they should be the highest paid! #UCR50 @dcmireles
College football and basketball coaches being the highest paid public employees is another example of money going in the wrong direction. Will this change? Not likely. Should be given to those making a real difference. https://t.co/ywGCcqy8fP #ucr50 @dcmireles
Good point. Another thing I notice that the president mentions that I dont agree with, however, is that athletes may get endorsements frm those outside. I feel like this would cause some unfair favoritism, with athletes likely to shed away from their teams. @dcmireles #UCR50 https://t.co/zLHo2QoNNK