Should college athletes be able to make money from their name and likeness?

Asked by ABC 17 News

136 Votes

Should college athletes be able to make money from their name and likeness?

46%

Yes Yes

54%

No No

46%

Yes

A bill in Missouri would allow college athletes to make money off their name and their likeness. Supporters say companies and college athletics have been making money off athlet... Show More

A bill in Missouri would allow college athletes to make money off their name and their likeness. Supporters say companies and college athletics have been making money off athletes for decades and it's time players get in on the action. Show Less

3 Comments

Pierson McAtee

There’s a fine balance. Keep their scholarship money the same and if they want to build their brand with a 3rd party - let them!

Larry Ewart

There will be problems going forward with NIL. The D1 institutions created this monster by chasing money by way of conference realignment, paying outlandish salaries to coaches,AD’s , etc. The players are only wanting part of the action.

Max

Only if they have passing grades.

54%

No

Opponents say such a system would exacerbate inequities that already exist among college athletics programs and create a financial burden for schools.

Opponents say such a system would exacerbate inequities that already exist among college athletics programs and create a financial burden for schools. Show Less

4 Comments

Lesa Swartwood

If they do then they also should have to pay for their courses, no scholarships

Elizabeth Spalding

This would make them professionals, just indirectly rather than direct sponsorship.

Fred Colbern

I'd rather see a state law prohibiting state employees from publicly supporting professional or college sports, that includes attending games.

Lois Woods Stevens

99% have full scholarships, that is enough!! It is such a shame that so much is given to athletics.

Max

Many people with scholarships have part time jobs. Are you saying that athletes don't deserve an alternate income source? That seems rather biased to me.

Asked by Dear Abby

158 Votes

Who should be sent a Mother’s Day card?

56%

Only your mother Only your mother

44%

Any relative who is a mother Any relative who is a mother

56%

Only your mother

4 Comments

Jane

Only your mom! Whether bio or adopt. But how about you go visit? Give her the card in person! But card is nice.

Tina Bouthillier

I only sent cards to my mother and grandmother, they were the only mother figures in my life

Caryn Erdberg

To honor her and show love and care.

Hilary

A mother Should receive a present and/or card from her child (regardless of age). But, it is a really sweet Bonus for mother to receive one from a child not her own!