College athletes could earn money through endorsement deals under bill introduced by top Florida Dem

[TexasTowelie]

College athletes could earn money through endorsement deals under bill introduced by top Florida Democrat


Star college athletes in Florida could earn money through endorsement deals under legislation that is being filed by one of the state’s top Democrats.

The proposal will thrust the Sunshine State into a debate that is heating up nationally after California state lawmakers passed a similar bill last week over the objections of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Florida House Democratic Leader Kionne McGhee said Friday his objective is to fix a system where student athletes can’t even accept a bag of groceries while the NCAA generates revenues over $1 billion.

“Many of these kids aren’t from families that can afford to send them money, but they’re sports superstars and household names,” McGhee said in a prepared statement. "That’s not fair. It’s time we allowed these adults the ability to earn a living for themselves and their families while they make a fortune for others and entertain millions of fans.”

Read more: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-ne-paying-college-atheltes-20190920-yfjbgb2pfnacpekyz3ucyyj23e-story.html
(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)

[3Hotdogs]

1. New Jersey (my state) should do the sam ---

What?

Nobody wants a shirt with the Rutgers quaterback on it?

[Zorro]

2. IMO this corrupts the purpose of going to college

To get an education.

[Iliyah]

3. A similar bill passed in California, I think . .

Hubby agrees and disagree.

[msongs]

4. then they can pay back all the scholarship $$ and other subsidies they get nt