OHSAA and Amature Status Change

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If you removed amature statis from college you would end up with a complete inbalance. Schools in large markets would be able to pay high profile athletes and schools in smaller markets would not be able to compete. The difference between a Kent State and Ohio State is large right now, you
add payroll, the gap becomes extremely large.

 

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If you removed amature statis from college you would end up with a complete inbalance. Schools in large markets would be able to pay high profile athletes and schools in smaller markets would not be able to compete. The difference between a Kent State and Ohio State is large right now, you
add payroll, the gap becomes extremely large.

You mean like the Yankees? LOL I wouldn't worry about this fantasy every coming to fruition good or bad. As a society it seems we are getting away from this kind of thinking across the board. Fun to talk about though.

 

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I don't care about imabalances. If someone has a market value, they should be able to get paid without some artificial impediment from the government. The schools that want to compete in the marketplace can do so, and those that want to keep up the charade of amateurism are free to do so, but they will need to play in lesser leagues. Sports are the only area where many people aren't paid for their talents.

 

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I can appreciate JoeA's stance. However, I can't imagine taking all the restrictions off at once. Seems to me a new top division could be created that would allow the following:
- Schools would compensate players with a salary cap based on team's revenue (e.g. tv and attendance).
- Athletes would receive a portion of the money earned (i.e. profit) for postseason play (e.g. bowl/tournament).
- Athletes would be able to earn money via endorsements.
- Athletes breaking rules would be liable for damages.

Recruiting for football and men's basketball is already sleazy. Can you imagine what it would be like with high compensation?