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How big a business is college sports in Louisiana?

The college sports industry generates $11 billion in annual revenues. Yet, of Louisiana's 11 public universities with Division 1 sports programs, only one operates without support from taxpayers. A new NCAA proposal giving partial autonomy to the larger athletic conferences will likely increase the operating costs of all college sports programs. It also clears the way for colleges to provide an unprecedented level of benefits for their athletes. This comes at the same time as a court ruling that finds that student-athletes can profit from the use of their likeness on TV and video games.

So, how big a business is college sports in Louisiana? Should student-athletes, who boost financial support while risking bodily harm, receive compensation for their efforts and image? And will the recent NCAA ruling further widen the wealth gap between the haves and the have-nots of Louisiana’s university athletic programs? Louisiana Public Square looks for answers on “Varsity Inc. -The Business of College Sports” Wednesday, September 24 at 7 p.m. on LPB HD. (Taping Monday, September 22)

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* 1. Do you consider yourself a fan of college football, or not?

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* 2. Do you think that college sports are more like amateur sports or professional sports?

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* 3. In general, college athletes receive a scholarship which pays for their tuition, room and board. Do you think they should also be paid a salary?

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* 4. When a college or company sells a jersey with a college football or basketball player's number on it, or sells a video game with a player's likeness in it, do you think that player should receive some of the money from the sale of his likeness or jersey, or should that not be allowed?

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* 5. Do you support or oppose allowing college athletes to form a union, like the professional sports unions, to negotiate their rights and working conditions?

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* 6. Please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree or strongly disagree with the following statement: “Success in college athletics makes for a better academic university.”

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* 7. Overall, do you think the role of college sports at universities today is over emphasized, under emphasized, or emphasized about right?

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* 8. Sports programs at most public college do not generate enough money to pay for their own costs. Should public college be allowed to pay for sports programs by charging extra fees to students who are enrolled at these schools?

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* 9. When it comes to their athletic programs, do colleges in the major division one conferences – like the Southeastern Conference or the Big 10 – have an unfair advantage over schools in smaller conferences?

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* 10. The NCAA sets limits on how much colleges can provide to their student-athletes in terms of scholarship amounts and health insurance. Should the NCAA allow colleges in major division one conferences – like the Southeastern Conference or the Big 10 – to provide larger scholarships and more health insurance coverage to student-athletes?

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