Abstract In this essay, the writer notes that as the January collegefootball bowl season begins, talk will inevitably resurface about the millions of dollars in appearance fees that universities are paid to play in these games, and how none of that money makes its way to the players. The writer points out that the issue of paying Division I college athletes has been discussed for years, and seems to come to the forefront of national sports and higher education dialogue when big-money games like football bowls are played, or when players are sanctioned for illegally taking money from boosters. The writer maintains that as long as college sports continue to bring in big money, the notion of paying college athletes will persist. The writer concludes that the goal of college athletics should not be to provide modest compensation to athletes for four years - it should be to allow young people to pursue their degrees while playing sports.
Outline:
Athletics are not Cash Cows
Making Scholarships More Meaningful
Conclusion
From the Paper "One of the problems with the argument for paying student athletes is that a key tenet of the argument -- that universities make millions off of their athletics programs -- is not universally true. In fact, many schools have growing deficits. Big-time sports schools such as the University of Michigan or Ohio State may make millions from their football teams and basketball teams, but for every Michigan there is a Middle Tennessee State or a Florida International, whose football team posted a record of 0-12 this year. There are many football and basketball teams that do not sell out their arenas or receive lucrative television or radio contracts, and paying their athletes would be a significant burden. Even a small stipend for all athletes would add to these growing financial deficits."
Abstract This paper describes the current method used to select a national champion in the National College Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I football and explains the structure of collegefootball programs. The paper also explains the two main controversies that surrounds this selection process.
Overview and Structure
Money
Controversy
From the Paper "The Bowl Championship Series (BCS) is the current method used to select a national champion in NCAA Division I football. The NCAA declares no national champion and has no playoff system. The series has its genesis in the controversies of the 1990s, when there was sometimes no clear national champion, in part because there was no national championship game. Rankings obtained from polls of either coaches or sports writers were used during this time. When both sets of rankings produced the same number one team, that team was considered the consensus best in the country. Aside from not specifically crowning any team "national champion", the system often produced two different number one teams, both claiming to be the best. The NCAA sought to rectify this problem by creating a national championship game, and what followed was a series of attempts to create a system whereby the top two teams met in that game."
Abstract This paper describes collegefootball's bowl games. Additionally, the author explains in detail the ranking system in which a team qualifies to enter a bowl game, called the Bowl Champion Series ranking system. The author argues that the Bowl Champion Series ranking system must be changed and amended. This would be better for post season play. The paper concludes that if the changes are made, the old excitement of football games would come back as well.
From the Paper "What, for instance would happen if there were three undefeated teams; one would not be able to simply choose one undefeated team and declare them champions. A playoff would of course be bale to determine the ruling champions, but if there were for example, three undefeated teams, then how would one playoff and settle the score? Two of the three would probably have to play against another undefeated team, and this means that it would also have to play twice to win it, while the third team would get to play against a possibly lesser team, with one single loss. This brings another issue to the forefront, which is, why shouldn't one loss teams be regarded as the undefeated teams, and why shouldn't these teams have an equal shot as the other teams at the Championship? Perhaps the real and true problem may not be the playoff system, or the Bowl Championship Series, but the fact that there are in fact more than 116 Division 1- A schools taking part in the college football championships, and the very scope of college football is so very large and enormous that it is extremely difficult for anyone to be able to narrow it down to either two, or four, or even eight best teams who would deserve to play for the championship above the others. (Bowl Championship Series ... The Final Word) "
Abstract The narrator describes a holiday to visit his parents. He describes what he did on the trip and how he reacted to all the situations he found himself in. He explains how some of his memories from that holiday are some of his best memories to date, particularly a visit to a collegefootball game played by USC.
From the Paper "Finally, January 4th rolls around and we made our way to Pasadena the morning of. I'm talking like six in the morning early. We were actually beat there by some people. We met up with everyone we knew that was going, all my friends and my brother's friends and other family members. It was a huge tailgate. Everyone was setting up their tailgate in the parking lot and we did the same. We took a tiny nap and then started it off with a bang. We had five kegs, some punch, food, and lots of other goodies to get ready and eager for the game."
Abstract This paper discusses the issue of whether college athletes should be paid to play their sports. Included in this paper are interviews from numerous college athletes. The paper contends that college athletes should not be paid to play their respective sport for the simple reason that their current incentive package is more than enough payment for the job that they do. Scholarships, housing, plus the potential income that comes with a college degree are more than adequate payment for college athletes.
From the Paper "It seems that with every new year comes a plethora of new hot topics which overrun the news and dominate the print media. This year being no different, college athletes have become the target of many an ambitious sports analyst and have become the object of affection for numbers of respected penmen. With the recent explosion in the popularity of intercollegiate athletics, the question is being raised over whether or not the actual athletes who participate in these high stakes contests should receive a piece of the profit. High revenue athletes at the college level receive a scholarship, an opportunity, and so much more. To suggest that what they receive is not enough would be pure lunacy."
Abstract This paper outlines the issues involved in college drinking problems. The paper provides statistics which illustrate the gravity of the situation. The effects of binge drinking on a student's academic performance and physical well-being are discussed. Suggestions are offered of how to curb this problem and how to reduce the tragedies associated with binge drinking among college students.
From the Paper "There are a multitude of issues related to binge drinking among college students. Statistics regarding binge drinking among college students magnify the gravity of the problem. At least two out of every five U.S. college students regularly binge drink, resulting in approximately 1,400 student deaths yearly, a distressing number of assaults and rapes, a shameful amount of vandalism, and countless cases of academic suicide."
Abstract The paper handles the physical issues of drag and terminal speed within the context of throwing and kicking a football. The paper approaches the topic as if the world on the surface of the earth is a uniform fluid and anything moving through this fluid is subject to the force of drag. Accordingly, the paper explains that moving footballs must deal with these forces in specific ways in order to travel the greatest distance.
From the Paper "Any time an object moves through a fluid it is subject to a retarding force acting opposite to the direction in which it is traveling. This force is called drag and since our atmosphere is essentially a fluid, every object we observe to be moving relative to the atmosphere is experiencing drag. Generally, drag tends to reduce the speed of any moving object and in some situations is just considered to be friction. However, quite unlike friction, "The drag force increases as the speed of the object increases," (Tipler 133). In fact, "At low speeds, the drag force is approximately proportional to the speed of the object; at higher speeds, it is more nearly the square of the speed," (Tipler 133)."
Abstract The paper discusses the reasons for the decline in attendances at British premier football matches. The paper says that there are a variety of reasons; namely high ticket prices, the game is boring or teams are out of form, and too much violence on the grounds. The paper also tells us that there are economic reasons such as the law of supply and demand and the key variables are price and quantity. According to the paper, T.V.coverage plays a part in the decline of attendance as well. Several tables and graphs are included with the paper.
From the Paper "In view of falling attendance, the clubs will soon have to look at pricing strategy of tickets and bring them in line with the market demand. In this case factors other than market forces are also involved as alienating fans by keeping them out of the grounds due to unacceptably high prices will be harmful for their image. It is obvious that in order to restore the attendance, the clubs will have to look at their pricing policy among other factors for restoring attendance to previous levels. The fans are already switching to lower division clubs and at the present level of prices in the Premier League, the lower division clubs will be able to increase their ticket prices as well as attendance as their tickets would still be substantially cheaper than the Premier League rip off."
This is a creative writing essay about life in college from the author's point of view, providing an account of the "college experience" as well as tips on how to survive college.
710 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 0 sources, 2001, $ 25.95
Abstract This is a creative writing essay about life in college from the author's point of view. This paper projects the hypothesis that experiences and challenges of college are likely to change students. College life has an impact on every student in some way. The life becomes so hectic at times that every student faces stress at one time or another. The paper gives tips on important things that will help students survive college such as - time management, extracurricular activities and dealing with stress.
From the Paper "College life presents many challenges for incoming students. Academically, many students find college to be much more difficult than high school. Students are concerned with not only their academic success at college, but their social and emotional adjustment as well. I felt really concerned if I would fit in with the crowd or not. Then another pressure was that I was able to make college on a scholarship and had to maintain my grades if I hoped to be given another scholarship for further studies. This paper projects the hypothesis that Experiences and challenges of college are likely to change students. College life has an impact on every student in some way. One of the major assumptions of faculty and parents towards students is that they are thought of as irresponsible and immature. The life becomes so hectic at times that every student faces stress at one time or another. Time management is one of the things that a student needs to learn in order to survive in college. "
Abstract Over 50 percent of Americans are obese and many of these obese Americans can be found at college. One of the reasons that college students are obese is the type of food found at the cafeteria, in the dorms, and in the educational buildings. Pizza, hot meals, cold sandwiches, ice cream, and soda pop all have one thing in common. What? They usually are found at college. Nutrition is a serious problem at American colleges. This paper examines the problem of obesity among American university students and the factors contributing to this problem. The paper suggests that the traditionally unhealthful types of food sold on college campuses are a primary cause of this epidemic of obesity amongst American college students.
Abstract This paper discusses the inherent value of a college education and emphasizes the various advantages that lie behind attaining college education and, thus, a college degree. It also explains how education affects the life of an individual, both professionally and domestically. It presents various statistics regarding college education, including information about some of the programs being implemented by governments to reduce the cost of college.
From the Paper "Many young students attend college for the purpose of making a career in one of the professions. It is these students who are trying to be useful members of the society in which they live. College education offers young scholars a chance to attain specialized training in the courses, which they would need in their respective career making. It also encourages disinterested researches leading to inventions and discoveries beneficial to mankind. A very important function of college education is to encourage research."
Tags: student, research, college, employment, government
Abstract This paper explores the development and history of America's community colleges. The paper looks at the historical role of community colleges and traces the evolution of that role to the contemporary role these colleges have today. Additionally, the paper discusses the implications of the expanded role of community colleges.
From the Paper "This paper examines the development of community colleges in the United States, from their establishment until the present day. The paper explores the historical role of the community college and traces the evolution of this role from one of preparing undergraduate students for transfer to four-year institutions to a much broader-based community role in which the community college works with local businesses industries and governments to prepare individuals for specific career fields and job opportunities without a necessary reference to education..."
Abstract This essay discusses a series of three questions focused on aspects of the financial conditions of small colleges. Included are discussions of: 1) examples of financial conditions that such institutions should avoid to prevent financial failure; 2) the assessment of whether or not a small college known to the researcher has a market driven approach; and 3) an example of a financial turnaround for a small American college.
From the Paper "At issue in this essay are a series of three questions focused on aspects of the financial conditions of small colleges. Included are discussions of examples of financial conditions that such institutions should avoid to prevent financial failure, the assessment of whether or not a small college known to the researcher has a market driven approach and an example of a financial turnaround for a small American college. Both personal experience in the case of item above and the literature will..."
Abstract In this article, the writer explores the value of obtaining a college education. The writer argues that a college education makes students more competitive and prepares them for professional life. Further, the writer claims that obtaining a college degree is not just beneficial, but it is a necessity in today's society.
From the Paper "For many people a college education gives students an edge in society, competitive job market and prepares students for professional life. More and more jobs require a bachelor's if not an advanced degree. Without a college education, many will find themselves unqualified to gain access to the jobs of their choice. In today's highly competitive society, a college degree is not only beneficial, it is also a necessity. A college education also gives students the unique experience of achieving a degree in ... '
Tags:college education, professional life, competition in today's society
Abstract In this article, the writer discusses the transition for high schools students that are about to start going to college. The various stresses involved in completing a college education are examined. The writer compares the stress levels of college students with those of high school students.
From the Paper "Anyone who has made the difficult transition from high school to college knows how hard it can be. But how do you communicate this to college-bound seniors? Is there any way you can prepare them that will actually help? Probably every high school student has had an anxious moment when they imagine what college would be like. Will you make the grade or flunk out? Are you grown up and responsible enough? Here is how one counselling service explained the stresses of college life ..."
