The Atlantic·5 min read·medium
College Sports Are Great
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Geraldo L. Cadava
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A university faculty member argues that college athletics provide legitimate and valuable contributions to the university mission, comparable to other extracurricular pursuits. The author challenges the notion that academic and athletic missions are inherently at odds.
Why it matters
It contributes to the ongoing debate regarding the professionalization of college sports and the role of athletics in higher education institutions.
The accomplishments of athletes are every bit as impressive and legitimate as those of dancers, debaters, and oboists.
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