Harvard's Amaker on Future of College Sports, Standardized Tests

The video discusses the impact of COVID-19 on college sports, focusing on the cancellation of the Big 10 football season and the Ivy League's decision to shut down fall sports. Harvard's basketball coach, Tommy Amaker, shares insights on the challenges faced by student-athletes and the push to eliminate standardized testing for eligibility, citing racial bias and inequality. The discussion also touches on the potential for college sports to adopt a 'bubble' model similar to the NBA to ensure safety during the pandemic.

What major decision did the Big 10 Conference make regarding its football season?

• To postpone the season to spring

• To cancel the season

• To continue the season with limited spectators

• To merge with another conference

What is Tommy Amaker's perspective on the role of educators in college sports?

• They should prioritize winning games

• They should focus on financial gains

• They should prioritize students' health and safety

• They should focus on recruiting international players

What is the main reason for proposing the elimination of standardized tests for athlete eligibility?

• They are outdated

• They are racially biased

• They are too expensive

• They are too difficult

What is the stance of the National Association of College Basketball Coaches on standardized testing?

• They support it for all students

• They want it eliminated for athlete eligibility

• They believe it should be more rigorous

• They think it should be optional

What challenge does Tommy Amaker highlight regarding the recruitment of student-athletes during COVID-19?

• Increased competition from international students

• Lack of interest in sports

• Difficulty in traveling

• Impact of test-optional policies

What additional educational proposal does Tommy Amaker support?

• Mandatory physical education classes

• Inclusion of African or Black history in curriculums

• Increased foreign language requirements

• More focus on STEM subjects

How does Tommy Amaker view the NBA's bubble system?

• As unlikely to be feasible for college sports

• As a failure

• As a model for college sports

• As irrelevant to college sports