lly what this would do is someone would estimate their worth in their professional field, and they would have a policy, based on that estimate, that if they suffered a career ending injury, they would be compensated up to that amount. This might provide some relief and comfort to some athletes, but this will not solve our problem. Kids want their money now, and in greater sums.What this all boils down to is the athletes mental understanding of his or her game. They know what is best for the sport, and they know what is best for them, it is their decision on who benefits. Some athletes will leave school, and play professionally, get paid millions and never set foot on an academic institution again. This shows that they wanted the money, they have it, and now they will move on in their financially fulfilled lives. The other type of athlete goes to their four year college, realizes that they can be of more assistance to the world through what they have learned, and apply themselves in today’s workforce, dropping all their athletic dreams behind them. This is a definite rarity today. We would be lucky to see an outstanding athlete give up their professional dream to serve the world in a hospital, or a courtroom, or even in a community center in the inner city of their hometown. There are also those athletes who will leave school early, chase their dream, and fulfill their dream. After all this, they will go back to their place of study and finish their education, and continue learning in today’s world. This shows that they know what is best, and they know what is most beneficial to them in today’s world, and they want to acquire that, and put their knowledge to work. Then there is your athlete who finishes their four years of college, gets their degree, is an outstanding athlete and person in their field, and fulfills their dreams, while showing the youth of America what it is to live your dream, all while doi...
