Topic > Persuasive Essay for College Athletes - 848

“The NCAA derives approximately $800 million in revenue per year from the 'March Madness' men's basketball tournament” (Majerol). Just for a couple of months of basketball games, excluding any other sports or seasonal games, you get $800,000,000. None of this money goes to the players who are playing and earning money for the school and the NCAA. “The NCAA could also take a portion of the $80 million surplus and return the money to the same students who directly contribute to the accumulation of such large revenues” (Wesley). With all the extra money this nonprofit has, they should award a stipend that helps students with their living