Do Big-Money Sports Belong in College?. /
William H. Honan.
- New York Times, 2001.
- SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 42. Institutions, 1522-3256; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Do Big-Money Sports Belong in College?, Jan. 7, 2001; pp. Spec. Sec., 19+.
"Many of the players are mercenaries who are lured by extravagant scholarships and have little or no interest in the life of the mind....In short, the spectacle on the field has a dark side. Many institutions of higher learning, including some of the most respected, have joined the national entertainment industry and have occasionally succumbed to corruption." (NEW YORK TIMES) This article reveals how the growing money and power associated with college athletics has affected institutions and the struggle to enact effective reforms.
1522-3256;
National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Basketball. College sports--Corrupt practices. Football. Money.