New Poll: Vast majority of Americans polled say show college athletes the $$$$

[MU82]

New national poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Reporting shows that two-thirds of Americans surveyed believe college athletes should be allowed to cash in on their names, images and likenesses.

http://apnorc.org/projects/Pages/Compensation-for-Collegiate-Athletes.aspx

Obviously, it's going to happen. Will be interesting to see what form it ends up taking.

Also in poll: Only 14% hold a favorable view of the NCAA.

[lawdog77]

Regardless of the results, i dislike when headlines state x% of Americans like/dislike etc. It should read x% of Ameeicans polled...

[MU82]

Regardless of the results, i dislike when headlines state x% of Americans like/dislike etc. It should read x% of Ameeicans polled...

You are absolutely correct. I fixed it.

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

California passed a state law saying students could receive payment from endorsements.  Last I heard, about 14 other states had a bill in congress.  2023 is the year it takes effect.  What it really does is finally allow boosters to legally fund athletes.  What's to stop some booster who owns a local business from hiring the baskteball team do a commercial?  Or Nike, Addidas can funnel funds from other sources into a shoe contract of sorts.  There are a lot of creative ways to get athletes money now.  I'm curious as to how high the price will go, now that it's public.  I'm sure some smaller schools will surprise as well.  We did hear Creighton mentioned in the federal investigation.

[lawdog77]

You are absolutely correct. I fixed it.

Thanks. I agree too, just not sure about the logistics.

[Jockey]

Sorry, Mike.

This poll is just begging for a chico carpet bomb of posts.

[panda]

California passed a state law saying students could receive payment from endorsements.  Last I heard, about 14 other states had a bill in congress.  2023 is the year it takes effect.  What it really does is finally allow boosters to legally fund athletes.  What's to stop some booster who owns a local business from hiring the baskteball team do a commercial?  Or Nike, Addidas can funnel funds from other sources into a shoe contract of sorts.  There are a lot of creative ways to get athletes money now.  I'm curious as to how high the price will go, now that it's public.  I'm sure some smaller schools will surprise as well.  We did hear Creighton mentioned in the federal investigation.

Sounds exactly like what's happening right now....

[MU82]

Sorry, Mike.

This poll is just begging for a chico carpet bomb of posts.

I don't think we should avoid posts about interesting, relevant topics just because one or two Scoopers -- and I'm not even calling out the guy you mentioned -- might or might not attempt to ruin the thread.

I won't respond to "carpet-bombers," and I suggest others do the same. It's obviously a legit topic for this forum and will directly affect MU hoops.

We Are Marquette!

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

Sounds exactly like what's happening right now....

Yes, the athletes will just have to pay taxes on it, and it's legal.  #MoreTransparency

[panda]

Yes, the athletes will just have to pay taxes on it, and it's legal.  #MoreTransparency

That's totally reasonable. Transparency is a good thing.

[Uncle Rico]

In before the lock

[Cheeks]

Reading the internals is great.  Less educated support this, almost 50% don't know much or anything about the NCAA or what they do.  So let's ask a question with limited information, not balanced, not presenting all sides...awesome.


Reminds me of polls where people are asked if college should be free or health care...and how support falls dramatically when all facets are posed....like who pays for it.  Of course here the negative aspects were not shared to the poll takers.


Brand X.  You been on a bunch the last few days.....but but you only come here at most once a day now.  LOL.

[Uncle Rico]

Lol

[Cheeks]

Only 17% hold an unfavorable view...classic example of cherry picking deleting by the journalist here....no surprise.

[Uncle Rico]

Lol

Kids are about to get paid.  About time

[Pakuni]

Only 17% hold an unfavorable view...classic example of cherry picking deleting by the journalist here....no surprise.

People who cherry-pick polls and ignore the internals are the worst.

[The Sultan]

Reading the internals is great.  Less educated support this, almost 50% don't know much or anything about the NCAA or what they do. 

"People who don't support my position are too stupid to know what's good for them."

[rocket surgeon]

Reading the internals is great.  Less educated support this, almost 50% don't know much or anything about the NCAA or what they do.  So let's ask a question with limited information, not balanced, not presenting all sides...awesome.


Reminds me of pills where people are asked if college should be free or health care...and how support falls dramatically when all facets are posed.


Brand X.  You been on a bunch the last few days.....but but you only come here at most once a day now.  LOL.

  did jockstrap increase your rent again? 


paying the players will be the demise of college athletics

[Jay Bee]

S U P E R B A R

[WhoaJoe2020]

New national poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Reporting shows that two-thirds of Americans surveyed believe college athletes should be allowed to cash in on their names, images and likenesses.

http://apnorc.org/projects/Pages/Compensation-for-Collegiate-Athletes.aspx

Obviously, it's going to happen. Will be interesting to see what form it ends up taking.

Also in poll: Only 14% hold a favorable view of the NCAA.

My only questions are, will the student athletes be off doing commercials or photo shoots during the season and how will it affect play in relation to kids trying to promote themselves on the court on the field on the track or in the pool. Team sports are obviously where this becomes tricky. If people think egos are a problem now, imagine when kids are competing for big money.

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

My only questions are, will the student athletes be off doing commercials or photo shoots during the season and how will it affect play in relation to kids trying to promote themselves on the court on the field on the track or in the pool. Team sports are obviously where this becomes tricky. If people think egos are a problem now, imagine when kids are competing for big money.

Time to open a jewelry/tattoo shop near campus.

[Pakuni]

paying the players will be the demise of college athletics

"Allowing professionals to compete will be the demise of the Olympics."

[Jockey]

I don't think we should avoid posts about interesting, relevant topics just because one or two Scoopers -- and I'm not even calling out the guy you mentioned -- might or might not attempt to ruin the thread.

I won't respond to "carpet-bombers," and I suggest others do the same. It's obviously a legit topic for this forum and will directly affect MU hoops.

We Are Marquette!

This IS a very interesting and relevant topic to which most here provide excellent viewpoints.  Hopefully, it will continue as such.

[rocket surgeon]

"Allowing professionals to compete will be the demise of the Olympics."

  comparing apples to yoga pants

  i don't recall the topic of allowing pros to compete in olympics being near the concern as paying college athletes.  every other country had been doing it since socrates except us. 

[Uncle Rico]

  comparing apples to yoga pants

  i don't recall the topic of allowing pros to compete in olympics being near the concern as paying college athletes.  every other country had been doing it since socrates except us.

I strongly disagree.  It was a major topic of discussion for a long time.