NCAA Throws The Book, The Gavel, and The Kitchen Sink!
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By now, I am sure that most of you have heard about Reggie Bush returning his Heisman Trophy due to an ongoing investigation by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). All summer long, the media covered the NCAA’s investigation and was chomping at the bit to release their findings and sanctions (punishment). After reviewing the case, the NCAA found that Reggie Bush had received improper benefits during his collegiate career at the University of Southern California (USC). Now the NCAA has strict rules that make receiving improper benefits, mainly money, illegal. I am not arguing the rules; I am arguing the sanctions. First of all, why is the NCAA punishing USC? They did not accept the benefits for Reggie, yet they receive strict sanctions that place them on a two year bowl ban and loss of multiple scholarships. That is just flat out ridiculous.
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Another example is the A.J. Green situation at the University of Georgia. The NCAA suspended the University of Georgia wide receiver for a total of four games because he sold his Independence Bowl jersey to someone who could be classified as an agent under NCAA specifications. Honestly, I see no problem with someone selling their personal belongings. However, it is against the rules. Green along with numerous other college football players was being investigated for illegal contact with agents at a party in Miami, Florida. While under investigation, the NCAA found a deposit for $1,000. First of all, why is the NCAA reviewing someone’s personal bank statements? Secondly, another collegiate player accepted almost $2000 worth of improper benefits directly from an agent and only received a two-game suspension compared to Green’s four-game suspension. Is it me, or does it seem that the NCAA has their priorities backwards? There is a fine line between strict punishment and being over the top, and I believe the NCAA has crossed that line. As stated before, I am not arguing the rules; I am just arguing the outrageous sanctions.
I love the game of football, but sometimes I disagree with the rules and punishments of the game. You caught my attention when you asked why did the NCAA punish USC. The person that broke the rule should suffer not the school they attend. I don't understand why A.J. Green got suspended four games for selling his jersey for $1,000;than for the other player receiving almost $2,000 worth in benefits and only getting a two-game suspension.I liked how the title explains the topic. I think you could of made the opening sentences a little more interesting and added some more graphics.The information and arguments were easy to understand and follow and I don't think you need to fix anything.
ReplyDeleteCOllege fotball is one of the greatest and purest forms of sports. Students go to college to learn and to play football, that is all that they want to do. When a player recieves money or agent help they are corrupted. Look at the NFL(National Football League), most of those players are rich and are diva's. Money corrupts the mind, and can make the most humble person turn into a stuck up prick. As for these seanctions against the high class players like Reggie Bush and Aj Green, they were all legitament. I agree that these punishments may have been higher for these player comparaed to others, but there is a reason for that. Collegiate atheletes, like these two guys, are always in the national spotlight and they make a good example. When others guys are thinking about breaking the rules, they will think about Reggie Bush and they will think twice. If you still think these punishments are too high, think about this. Aj Green and Reggie Bush knew the rules and they still broke them, if they didnt want to get in trouble then they would not have done it in the first place.
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