Big NCAA changes

[Casey'sitsallgood]

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http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7177921/the-beginning-end-ncaa

[Panther-Sheik]

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http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/...nning-end-ncaa

Not the most coherently written article, that's for sure. But, I do think this whole thing shows the NCAA's desperation to keep a hold of its inevitable loss of power and control over college athletics. The huge t.v. contracts, conference television networks, massive realignments of conferences and now the pay for play are almost biblical signs of the end of the NCAA's days in my opinion.

[Kyle]

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Looks like the little schools are ganging up on the big boys. Good for them.

NCAA Puts $2,000 stipend on hold

[achrist70]

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There are far more schools opposed to this then in favor of it, however the schools in favor obviously have a lot more power. Of the teams in the Valley the only school I could see in favor of this would probably be Creighton, mainly because of all the money that goes into their athletic program.

[UNIpanther99]

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There are far more schools opposed to this then in favor of it, however the schools in favor obviously have a lot more power. Of the teams in the Valley the only school I could see in favor of this would probably be Creighton, mainly because of all the money that goes into their athletic program.

WSU fans seems to be in favor of it.

[Mudrafan]

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WSU fans seems to be in favor of it.

because they don't have football!

[northwest iowa panther]

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Apparently some of the people on this thread have not read Troy Dannen's special email on this topic and other proposals before the NCAA which was sent to PSC members. Legislation on academic preformance have passed and are being implemented. The legislation on this topic of paying $2,000 per scholarship athlete is a crippling issue in our ability to compete at the national level (volleyball, basketball are the main concerns). The pay of this $2,000 will be a conference level decision, but if the MoValley decides not to do so, then it will hinder our recruiting for such as volleyball and basketball.

A reduction in the number of contests for all sports is a major concern for our ability to schedule nonconference games (this legislation will apparently pass).

As what Troy said in his email, he is quite satisfied with the academic legislation, but very concerned about the payment and reduction in contests.

[Panther-Sheik]

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For the athletes and proponents that feel that even $2,000 isn't enough to "live on" during the school year there is a quick and easy alternative: Reject the scholarship offer from the school, take out student loans and get a part time job. Those that want to leave school without student loans (or greatly reduced loans) can opt for the scholarship offer.