30 for 30 Shorts Season 3 Episode 1 Student/Athlete
- TVG
- January 7, 2015
- 13 min
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7.2 (49)
In the 30 for 30 Shorts season 3 episode 1 titled "Student/Athlete," director Ken Jeong takes a closer look at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and its exploitation of student-athletes.
Through interviews with former college athletes and experts in the field, Jeong examines the NCAA's rules and regulations that prevent student-athletes from profiting off their own likeness and skill while the organization and universities rake in billions of dollars.
The episode also delves into the academic requirements placed on student-athletes, which have been criticized for not providing adequate educational opportunities for those pursuing an athletic career.
"Student/Athlete" raises important questions about the future of college athletics and the balance of power between the NCAA and its student-athletes.
