Study & Research Sports and Athletes

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Study & Research Sports and Athletes

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1. The authors in this chapter discuss various problems in college sports. Which of those problems do you think is most serious? Are there other issues in college athletics that you believe should take greater precedence? Explain your reasoning.
2. Russell Gough argues that the minimum score requirement on the SAT is unfair to many high school athletes, particularly minorities. Tom Knott contends that the minimum score is easily achievable. Should athletes be expected to achieve at least a minimum score on the SAT in order to receive a college scholarship? Why or why not?
3. Dick DeVenzio argues that student-athletes should be paid, while Gregg Easterbrook contends that these athletes should receive scholarship extensions. Which argument do you find more convincing? Why? If you think student-athletes should receive payments, what do you think would be a fair amount and why?
4. Lisa Nehus Saxon argues that the term &ldquo...


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