Is academic excellence less important than athletic excellence?
In August 2020, the NCAA allowed schools to “pay each of their athletes up to $5,980 per year as a reward for academic performance.” This amount is equal to the amount college athletes can receive for awards related to their athletic performance.
However, ESPN found that many schools have not made a commitment to pay these academic bonuses to their college athletes.
Sights and Sounds from Men’s March Madness - Open Practice
The sounds of basketball practice were in full swing at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. From the squeak of shoes to the calls by coaches to the lively bands practicing for the big day. Dickies Arena hosts March Madness for the first time when The Road to the Final Four® stops in Fort Worth March 17 & 19, 2022. Texas Christian University hosts the First and Second Rounds of the NCAA ® March Madness ® Tournament.
We are the Aggies, the Aggies are we
Jump to 2022 and Coach Gary Blair, the fearless leader of Aggie Women’s Basketball is retiring. He led the women to so many championships and titles that it is hard to list them all. But what stands out to me, far more than the winning seasons and titles, is the fact that he elevated the game to national prominence. He supported the women in this game because he loves basketball. HE LOVES IT NO MATTER WHO IS PLAYING.
Study shows 5% of sports coverage focuses on women
A 30-year study from USC/Purdue University published Wednesday in Communication & Sport, shows that “researchers found that 95% of total television coverage as well as the ESPN highlights show SportsCenter focused on men’s sports in 2019.”
March Madness, Women need not apply
By now you have probably seen the glaring discrepancies present at the NCAA tournaments between men’s and women’s facilities, food options, COVID-19 testing, swag bags, and more. The glaring disproportionate amenities and treatment has led to a social media frenzy with global outlets picking up the story.