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Sens. Chris Murphy and Bernie Sanders introduced the College Athlete Right to Organize Act, which would classify some college athletes as employees. College athletes are already treated like employees: They provide a valuable service in exchange for compensation in the form of scholarships and grants-in-aid that they lose if they do not perform the job as specified by their colleges, read a summary of the legislation. This past year made this distinction even clearer, as college athletes continued to work and perform while their peers often were not on campus.
As employees, collegiate athletes would then have the right to organize and collectively bargain.
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Even if you didn t watch the 2021 NFL Draft, which was from Thursday to Saturday, it s still inspiring to know the story of two particular picks. Micah Parsons, who was selected by the Dallas Cowboys as the 12th overall pick, was almost aborted. The 21st overall pick, Kwity Paye, who was selected by the Indianapolis Colts, was born in a refugee camp in Guinea. After some particularly humbling beginnings, these men are now going on to doing great things.
Micah Parsons was, as PennLive Brian Linder noted in his subheadline, spared from abortion. The endearing piece, Mom’s ‘biggest blessing,’ is from April 20:
Dane Brugler’s analysis: The Vikings moved back nine spots and still landed a quality offensive lineman in Darrisaw a great fit in the Vikings’ zone scheme. I wish he were a more consistent finisher, but he has outstanding balance and body control for his size and should start early. The only question: Does he play tackle or guard? The Vikings were expected to move Ezra Cleveland outside to tackle, but now they’ll potentially keep him inside at guard with Darrisaw at left tackle.
Sheil Kapadia’s grade: GM Rick Spielman once again maneuvered well, picking up extra draft capital while still landing a strong prospect at a position of need. Darrisaw (6-foot-5, 322) was a rock-solid left tackle for the Hokies, starting 35 games over the past three seasons. He did not allow a sack or a hit on 293 pass-blocking snaps last year, according to Pro Football Focus. Darrisaw should play tackle for the Vikings, but he has the versatility to play guard down the road.
Apr 27, 2021
The NCAA Board of Governors unanimously voted to extend president Mark Emmert s contract through Dec. 31, 2025.
The news was announced Tuesday as a one-line news item buried within a larger update after the board s quarterly meeting.
He s the fifth president in NCAA history and has been in the role since 2010. Emmert previously held high-ranking roles at Washington, LSU, Connecticut and Montana State. His base salary is reportedly $2.7 million.
Within the announcement, the Board reaffirmed its commitment to updating name, image and likeness rules.
Emmert came under fire after disparities were shown between the men s and women s college basketball tournaments this year, specifically the weight room. Prior to the public backlash, the men s tournament had a full weight room while the women s programs had access to six sets of dumbbells, yoga mats and a single stationary bike until the Sweet 16, according to