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Assignment
Are college sports compatible with the academic purpose of universities?
1. Provide an introduction paragraph that clearly identifies your position, and a brief summary of why this (compatibility) is debated.
2. Support your position by exploring 3 of the topics/points listed below (one paragraph per topic/point). Make sure you use support from the readings and outside resources (depending on your chosen points) to develop your arguments. (Also make sure that your arguments reflect your overall position - that college sports are/are not compatible with the academic purpose of universities.)
Base your arguments on 3 of the following points (must select 3 and develop your support for each of the 3 - your support substantiates your argument):
Special admissions
Direct/indirect benefits or consequences to the university
Direct/indirect benefits or consequences to the students (non-athletes)
Recruiting/offer of scholarships
Legal issues: amateurism
Legal issues: tort/criminal
Treatment of athletes (academic/health and safety)
Title IX
Revenues/expenses of athletic departments
Other (pick your own, but make sure it matters)