Paying College Athletes/ RI7.8

What are the elements of an argument?

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• All of them.

What is one potential problem with paying college athletes?

• Some athletes may earn more money than others

• Colleges may not have enough money to pay athletes

• Athletes may argue about how much money they should earn

• All of the above

Why would paying college athletes create an uneven playing field?

• Some colleges can afford to pay athletes more than others

• Athletes would always choose colleges with more money

• Tradition, coaches, and records determine which colleges have more money

• All of the above

How much money per year could be a fair amount to pay college athletes?

• $10,000 per year

• $5,000 per year

• $1,000 per year

• $500 per year

Who could provide the extra money to colleges that can't afford to pay athletes?

• The NCAA

• The state government

• The athletes themselves

• The colleges with more money

What is one alternative solution to provide more money for college athletes?

• Cut the salaries of NCAA executives

• Increase the revenue from bowl games

• Ask the athletes' families to contribute

• Reduce the number of college athletes

What is the main concern with paying college athletes?

• The potential for unequal pay

• The impact on the playing field

• The argument over money

• The financial burden on colleges

What could be a fair amount to pay college football players per month?

• $100 per month

• $500 per month

• $1,000 per month

• $10,000 per month

Who would determine the amount of money colleges can pay their athletes?

• The NCAA

• The government

• The college presidents

• The athletes themselves

What could be a potential consequence of paying college athletes?

• Athletes may prioritize money over education

• Colleges may cut funding for other programs

• Recruiting may become more competitive

• All of the above