Ban College Football?

The article by Buzz Bissinger brings about in argument that no one directly stated while we were having our class debate on whether college athletes should get paid: that college football should be banned from college campuses. College football, in many cases, is the primary driver of revenue at these universities across America.

The issue of rising student fees in the countrywide recession is a huge topic for concern and it is unfair that schools often times cut spending on other areas of the university in order to make room for athletic programs. I definitely agree with Mr. Bissinger that the purpose of college is to “prepare students for the rigors of the new economic order.” With the way world economy is currently, the focus of university’s should be on having their students get the best academic experience possible. In order to do this successfully, colleges need to have the funds necessary and spending lavishly on college football programs does not help the case.

I love college football, as do tons of people throughout the country. Bissinger’s suggestion of a minor league football system is something to note, and would perhaps create an even better NFL product for viewers.

The article if anyone would like to read it: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304743704577382292376194220.html?mod=wsj_share_tweet 

Max Piner

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