Big Ten looks at more pay for athletes
May 18, 2011 4:30 PM
The Big Ten is flush with money thanks to its lucrative TV contract and other sources. During the league's spring meetings this week, conference officials discussed whether some of that cash should go into athletes' pockets to cover the full, real cost of their education.
And if that gives the Big Ten a clear advantage over other conferences that aren't as rich? Some league administrators feel that's the way it should be.
An athletic scholarship pays for tuition, fees, room and board and books. But it doesn't cover such items as transportation, clothing and other living expenses -- the so-called full cost of attendance. Studies have suggested that there's a gap of about $3,000 per player between the scholarship allotment and the cost of attendance.
Brian Bennett
And if that gives the Big Ten a clear advantage over other conferences that aren't as rich? Some league administrators feel that's the way it should be.
An athletic scholarship pays for tuition, fees, room and board and books. But it doesn't cover such items as transportation, clothing and other living expenses -- the so-called full cost of attendance. Studies have suggested that there's a gap of about $3,000 per player between the scholarship allotment and the cost of attendance.
Brian Bennett
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