Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard speaks out against ‘pay for play’ program
By Brian Spaen
Jul 22, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Iowa State Cyclones cheerleaders and mascot pose for a photo during the Big 12 media days at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
One of the topics discussed in a Division 1A Athletic Director’s meeting this week was the Division I school’s rejection of the proposed “pay-for-play” model. One of the record 120 AD’s that were at the meeting was Iowa State’s Jamie Pollard, and added even more than just the general statement he gave a link to on Twitter.
Pollard sounded off on the “pay-for-play” model, claiming it would eliminate “all other sports” and only helps “those that do not value education.”
Time for silent majority of student-athletes to take a stand, "pay for play" is a fallacy by those that do not value education.
— Jamie Pollard (@IASTATEAD) September 25, 2013
Yet to hear one realistic plan how to pay players without eliminating all other sports. Value of Education versus Arena FB or D League.
— Jamie Pollard (@IASTATEAD) September 25, 2013
Ask a student body member with thousands of dollars of debt at graduation how they feel about a student-athlete saying they should be paid?
— Jamie Pollard (@IASTATEAD) September 25, 2013
Athletic scholarships provide Accessibility and Affordability, two of our nation's biggest challenges facing higher education. #education
— Jamie Pollard (@IASTATEAD) September 25, 2013
Only one that is going to be paid from "pay for play" are the lawyers. Time for silent majority to stand up and value education!
— Jamie Pollard (@IASTATEAD) September 25, 2013
What are your thoughts on the “pay-for-play” model? Do you side with the ISU AD or do you believe that those playing football should benefit from the income?