I have been going to App games since I was five years old which is 58 years worth of games. I always found that if I really wanted to be there then I figured out a way to get there no matter what. If I did not I made an excuse and did not show up. I think it is the same with everyone. Fans that real...

They certainly deserve it but will not be included immediately in the COA. It is my understanding they will be phased in over a period of time as money becomes available . Fair or not they are going to take care of the revenue sports first. Some schools have the money to start paying everyone all at...

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Please note I included playing and training. Training is the real time consumer. Not only on an organized level but also on their own. There is constant running and weightlifting throughout the year on their own.


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If they are getting a certification then they are getting a value from it. Many people get certifications in life but volunteer their time to do so. Whether it be additional schooling or just putting in the hours to do so. I am sure in doing so the hope is the certification will lead to a job or som...

Don't disagree that a lot of people around athletic departments spend a lot of hours without compensation. However they go into it knowing the requirement and they volunteer. Thank goodness they do it. Right or wrong almost all sporting events at every level have volunteers who make the event happen...

I understand the thought process behind the theory that athletes get a free education plus now they are going to get additional money for COA. However the average college athlete spends 40 hours per week practicing, training and playing in order to receive that scholarship. In addition their effort ...