Many universities make huge sums of money from the labor of students who risk life-changing injuries each time they suit up for their beloved alma mater.
The term “amateur athlete” no longer applies to many players at the Division I level, writes the Editorial Board, after a 2021 decision to allow players to earn income from the use of their name, image, and likeness . Southern California's Bronny James, whose father is NBA legend LeBron James, is the top NIL earner, with $4.9 million in endorsement deals.plan to pay college athletes is like putting lipstick on a pig.
As employees, student-athletes could form their version of pro sports unions and negotiate labor contracts. But is that really so bad? Consider the huge sums of money being made by universities and high-salaried coaches that are derived from the labor of students who risk life-changing injuries each time they suit up for their beloved alma mater.
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