Do You Think Colleges Spend Too Much Money on Sports? – IIBNTV

We all have our favorite Sports on our bucket list, don’t we? But do we think it is worth it for the Colleges to Spend Too Much on Sports?

Ironically, people with different perspectives have got their brains stormed on this topic, which has undeniably become a topic of discussion for today’s youth.

In general, we see that School and College Students are rapidly crossing the levels of sports in the Olympics.
These events fetch colossal fame and money to the participants; likewise, the cost behind the struggle is equally high!

Let’s look at the different perspectives of people who think if or if not the Colleges are spending too much money on sports.

Top revenue-generating sports (football, basketball, baseball at some schools, or hockey at others) often extract enough revenue to pick up the backlog of the non-revenue generating sports.

Interestingly, these sports are not considered “losing” money; they simply aren’t generating funds for the school.
Often some programs are relatively self-reliant.

Initially, they might not make money, and neither do they lose. These athletic events fetch enough revenue to fund their programs.

However, the idea behind college athletics is multiple. Which fosters a sense of connection among the students and staff.

It replicates a sense of unity in the virtual community the school is located.

That generates revenue for the town – in most localities, the university stand in the first place as an employer for the community.

Some of those people will work in or with the sports programs.

It brings pride to the school.

It gives student-athletes an overview to do what they already do well, representing their school.
Likewise, even the water polo, skiing, and fencing teams bring pride to the school and the community. They all have a place.

Remarkably, Top college football programs generate almost $100 Million/ year in revenue, and their only costs are their stadium and the coaching staff.

Football and basketball programs raise funds for many other school needs.

Apart from the direct financial returns, the indirect return is that winning football programs draw attention to the school, which increases applications.

Similarly, it builds a stronger bond with the student body, resulting in higher endowments.

It’s no wonder that schools with historic football programs, such as Notre Dame and Michigan, have a high endowment.

Schools that don’t win or have football don’t have the same resources.

While few people address the discussion regarding revenue and fame, on the other hand, there are different sets of people who name sports a “Stress Buster.”

One of the referees of MIT Institute says the suicide rates would be higher if the Colleges didn’t encourage sports and competitions.

“Without sports or other clubs and organizations, the suicide rates at most universities would be much higher….” ~ Tom Stagliano.

Senior Aerospace Engineer (studied at MIT), High School, College, and USSF soccer referee. Previous D-1 amateur player.

According to The New York Times’s findings, in 2014, most colleges and universities expenditures rapidly increased on sports compared to instruction, research, and public services as they were spending much on sports.

 

The NewYork Times also reports that-

“Universities lost their focus on academic activities while focusing on the motive of their mission,” the association said in its report. ”

“Ironically, the western culture is so involved in athletics that though the majority of the population what to do out of it, they can’t do it.”

Notably, when we see everything has its Pros and Cons, Sports also have their Pros and Cons, and “Critical discussions on the amount of revenue spent and energy invested in athletics which has not much to do with Education.

Ironically, if Colleges and Universities’ primary purpose were Education, we would see that most employees on a College’s Pay-Roll would-be teachers.

However, at public and private institutes, the ‘Non-Academic Employees” have outnumbered full-time and tenured faculty two-to-one.

Interestingly, since the 1990s, the cost of a Degree has doubled, and it could be a coincidence that the number of private school faculty rarely set foot in a classroom has also doubled.

Ironically, between 1987 and 2012], schools have added over 500,000 on Non-Teaching employees.

Notably, there are now 73 administrators per 1,000 students.

Comparatively to a rise from 53 per 1,000 in 1987 in the colleges and universities.

Eventually, athletes have been superseding Academics rapidly.

“Football is a highly organized commercial enterprise. Athletes who participate in it have gone through the training for years.

Under the keen guidance of professional coaches, only if the personal initiative of a routine game is left to the player.
Great matches are highly profitable enterprises.

Sometimes the profits goes into the finance bucket of college sports.

And sometimes it is to pay the cost of the sports arena.

In some cases, the college administration takes a small amount of the profits for college renovations.

 

The question is not if the athletics at their university in the present grade should be encouraged or sponsored.

But how fully can a university that supports professional athletics deliver its primary function and are ready to spend time and money on sports?

Americans are, by large, exceptionally sentimental about every school they attend.

Generally, they are holding high school reunions which provide continuous linkage with one’s alma mater.

As mentioned about the demand, Students have a craze for sports and feel closer to them than a pro team.

Notably, for instance, the Miami population likes the Dolphins and enthusiastically hops into the games.

On the other hand, the University of Miami will draw in many students because of its relatability.

Students spend most of their days in the university as they enjoy sports, so the university team is more relatable.

Fellow students represents the event, attending the same school.

Notably, to mention the students’ excitement about their favorite events.

 

Also Read: Top 5 Meals to Consume for a Healthy Diet