Podcast: Jacob Bunn talks about the unionization of college athletes, other sports topics
On this podcast, Jacob Bunn talks about the unionization movement in college athletics, Texas A&M's quarterback situation and other sports stories.
On this podcast, Jacob Bunn talks about the unionization movement in college athletics, Texas A&M's quarterback situation and other sports stories.
The debate over whether college athletes should be able to capitalize on their own image is a necessary one. I have no problem with it and think there are fair arguments on both sides. But what does that have to do with Johnny Manziel?
On this show, Jacob Bunn discusses the ESPN reports about Johnny Manziel being under NCAA scrutiny over being compensated for autographs.
It's not like players are being held captive in dungeons; they are receiving one of the most valuable commodities in the American economy: A free education. Ask any student working his or her way through college about the value of a full-ride scholarship.
The NCAA Football Rules Committee unanimously voted to increase the penalty for players who "target and contact defenseless players above the shoulders." The penalty will now be a 15-yard on-field penalty and an automatic ejection of the offending player from the game.
The NCAA has uncovered an issue of improper conduct within its enforcement program that occurred during the organization's investigation into the Miami program.