Fort Lupton Press 13
July 7, 2021
Yes to limited education perks for college athletes Local athletes say decision opens gates for pay to play BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
There are a couple of schools of thought when it comes to the recent Supreme Court decision that extend benefits to student-athletes as part of their scholarships. such as computers. The decision was 9-0. Last week, the NCAA approved compensation for athletes’ use of images, names and likeness. Last month’s court ruling does not allow students to receive money for playing college sports. But some local college athletes think that day is coming. “I honestly do believe college athletes should get paid,” said Fort Lupton High School alumnus Antonio Marquez, who runs track and cross country at Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. “If you look at the stats of where college makes most of their money outside of registering students, it’s from athletics. You can see colleges with bigger stadiums, then some
NFL ones now, and it’s just crazy because they have the same media, equipment, and fans as a professional team. But they just don’t get paid.” Former Frederick football player Blake Duran agreed with the court’s findings. “Student athletes live very busy lives with practice and school. We don’t have the time to worry about jobs or getting paid somehow because we are so busy,” said Duran, who is playing football at Dakota University in Madison, South Dakota. “With most kids living off campus in apartments, it makes it a lot harder to have to pay for all of that. But with the Supreme Court’s ruling, it will change a lot, and I think it is good. “I believe in change,” Marquez said. “I would be planning to take advantage of it. I believe they should be paid and (the court’s 9-0 decision) could definitely open the door to further conversations about the topic.” “I do plan on taking advantage of this because as a student-athlete, I can use all the help I can,” Duran said. “I think college athletes should get to have paid endorsements if
Fort Lupton graduate Antonio Marquez.
they would like them. Endorsements are a great way for athletes to get their name out there and establish themselves for the pros off the field or court. I think this decision will
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open many doors that will overall help the student athletes a ton. All in all, I couldn’t be happier with their decision.”
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