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Universities adopted amateur standards nearly 200 years ago to appeal to the wealthy parents of affluent students. Today, many 'student-athletes' come from families with modest or middle-class means. This shift makes NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals a much-needed and welcome development in college football and basketball.
Nobody’s “the good guy” in the spat after Saturday’s Michigan game: planting a flag was a boorish thing to do for a mediocre team like Michigan. Ryan Day failed to teach his players discipline, and the police didn’t handle the situation so well either. Everyone is back to square one this offseason.
Dan Riley discusses the Michigan Wolverines. With the Michigan Wolverines tenth in the Big Ten Conference, reaching the College Football Playoff is a pipe dream at this point. The team should focus on fundamentals and recruiting future talent. Truth is, this is a rebuilding year, no more no less. It’s a hard truth for everyone around the program to accept, but facts are facts.
Aidan Hutchinson's broken leg is another “bad break” for the Detroit Lions. Decades of bad management moves and heartbreak should have given way to success this season. Instead, the Lions defense has lost their best pass rusher, and it feels the season is over early.
In the 1800s, football was extremely dangerous and difficult to defend. It was modeled after overseas games in which entire towns participated, and protective gear like helmets didn’t exist. As a result, players faced serious injuries and fatalities, with deaths occurring regularly. Thankfully, the sport has evolved, and many of these extreme risks have been mitigated over time.
In 1989, Rick Telander of Sports Illustrated revealed a harsh reality: the concept of amateurism in college sports originated as a way for wealthy athletes to keep sports exclusive to their social class. The NCAA embraced this model because, in the 1800s, it was the only way to justify profit-driven college sports. This unsettling history is worth recalling the next time a college coach defends the NCAA's regulations.
In 2005, Midway Games introduced Blitz: The League, a video game that digs into the darker side of a fictional pro football team. It brought players to life by addressing their on-the-job risks, personal vices, and what happens off the field. It was a refreshing take on an industry that often acts like it’s above it all—reminding us that NFL players mess up just like the rest of us. The truth is, no amount of fame can change that. We're all human, after all.
In closing, the situation with Concordia University highlights the dangers small colleges face when they shift their focus to commercializing athletics. A more balanced approach could involve faculty stepping in as volunteer coaches, using ticket sales to support players' medical costs, and keeping the primary emphasis on education. It’s crucial that we prioritize the academic mission over generating profit, ensuring that student learning remains at the forefront.
