Guest Column: The NCAA’s amateurism model isn’t about education
NCAA President Mark Emmert wants you to believe in him.
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NCAA President Mark Emmert wants you to believe in him.
If the NCAA truly values anything, it’s the association’s absolute dominance over the hundreds of universities and thousands of student-athletes that it governs, as well as its business model built on the foundation of collegiate amateurism.
When Nassir Little first stepped foot on UNC’s campus last fall, he did so with national media attention and high expectations. Expectations set by himself, by his support system and, especially, by the millions of onlookers who were following his journey from afar.
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We’re in the final week of another unnecessarily long stint of preseason football, with the NFL regular season set to begin on Thursday, Sept. 6. With the subject of football back the minds of millions of fans, viewers and detractors, this question seems pertinent: Should you watch the NFL this season?
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When you attend UNC, you’re aware of the incredible history.