The unionization of Dartmouth College's men's basketball team (DartmouthMBB) has ignited a debate on the future of college sports, highlighting the NLRB's push towards recognizing student-athletes as employees. This move, supported by the introduction of NIL legislation, raises questions about the potential for athletes to be paid for their contributions. Critics like U.S. Senator and former college football coach Tommy Tuberville argue that unionization could ruin college sports, fearing it could lead to the demise of the current system. Proponents see it as a necessary step to protect student-athletes' rights, ensuring they are compensated for their efforts and have a say in their working conditions.
U.S. senator and former college football coach Tommy Tuberville criticized the Dartmouth men’s basketball union vote on Fox News this week. “This will absolutely kill college sports.”
Amid a barrage of legal attacks, even NCAA leaders have dropped a century-old stand against pay-for-play—now they’re just fighting over whether the athletes are employees https://t.co/FJ7ja36rLf https://t.co/FJ7ja36rLf
Was listening to a Pittsburgh radio host yesterday (@PaulZeise) explain how if he were Dartmouth's president, he would throw out the players because they unionized. Was waiting for acknowledgement that federal law prohibits that and Dartmouth would get wrecked. Never arrived. https://t.co/XShpDU0ZDY
A good piece on the Dartmouth 🏀 unionization that covers a number of topics. Notable ones: 1. Many have been saying Dartmouth will now cut the 🏀 team. But it likely can’t do so under the law. 2. Will this be like NIL, where the NCAA realized it was fighting a losing battle? https://t.co/Gmq1zs1mJd https://t.co/AymsWa2iLK
America 2024: Ivy League athletes at Dartmouth join the local service employees’ union to protect their “rights.” Because…monetizing the leisure pursuits of Ivy League elites is just as important as protecting the rights of guys working the third shift at the Ford plant.
NEW: Not a fan of @DartmouthMBB's union? Ex-college football coach, U.S. senator & NIL legislation co-sponsor Tommy Tuberville. "This will absolutely kill college sports," @TTuberville told @AmericaNewsroom. "Unions have ruined our education system." https://t.co/i97PMP5XOb
I’m all for student-athletes making some money, but we can’t get unions involved. Unions have ruined our education system across the country, and they’ll ruin college sports. Glad to discuss this with @johnrobertsFox on @AmericaRpts. https://t.co/UY1tkfL9Fr
Are we far off from college athletes asking to be paid for interviews with mainstream media?
As a former college athlete, I understand the challenge of balancing the demands of giving 100% both in the classroom and on the field. Tune in next week as we explore the far-reaching implications of the NLRB's push to label student-athletes as employees. https://t.co/uRJ5kEpRRY
NCAA athletes are trying to unionize again — but this time it feels different https://t.co/e4KKhah8EB
"I'm not even convinced that there is a model that works anymore... No one had the foresight to think 'Hm, this is not going to work at some point' and that point has come." @jessica_smetana and @DavidPSamson discuss the merit of college athletes forming unions. Watch:… https://t.co/9u9RO2f3lQ
I wrote with @Derekcrim on why the Dartmouth MBB union matters and what college football players have to say on the subject. https://t.co/vy541D7RTq