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Essay / Persuasive Essay for College Athletes - 848
“The NCAA derives approximately $800 million in revenue annually from the 'March Madness' men's basketball tournament” (Majerol). Just for a few months of basketball games, not including any other sports or games in the season, $800,000,000 is obtained. None of that money goes to the players who play and earn money for the school and the NCAA. “The NCAA could take even a portion of the $80 million surplus and redistribute the money to students who directly contribute to the accumulation of such high incomes” (Wesley). With all the extra money this nonprofit has, they should award a stipend that will help students support themselves.