Tyriq Fitts

Agosta
UWRT 1102-016
11/14/14
My particular methods included unique research. I have been very interested in this particular
topic for a while, so I was familiar with what sources would be valuable for me to use in my project. In
order to take on my specific topic, I needed to look into a reflective biography-like book by an executive
official by the NCAA. I also needed to study secondary sources, such as documentaries describing and
conveying the things that are not always obvious when discussing and considering college athletics.
Certain articles in the media were also used as sources for insight. There were no participants that I
myself came in contact with; however, the information about certain people that I researched is
significant for my presentation.
A star English student is not told If your write a book, you will no longer be able to keep you
scholarship. Doesnt that sound stupid? This quote is from the documentary Schooled: The Price of
College Sports and was quoted by College Sports and ESPN analyst Jay Billas. The context of this quote
comes from the premise that college athletes under scholarship have little to no wiggle room for extra
benefits. There shouldnt be a punishment for using your skills in a positive way or for positive outcomes
at your institution. I do think Jay Billas feelings were accurate about this subject. The athletes that
would take advantage of their athletic scholarship would be for something they would need like any
other student a majority of the time.