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[QUOTE="jgeorge322, post: 3076517, member: 761"]
Two questions:

That makes them equal to slaves or indentured servants?  (To be clear, I am not advocating that the system is 100% fair.  But what is in life.)

If the NBA or NFL came out and said we want the ncaa hockey draft rules, do you honestly believe the ncaa would refuse it?

And some comments, the nfl is 68% african american and 28% white.  Thats not an insignificant amount of white players.  I honestly dont believe there is a larger conspiracy to hold down the black race via the draft rules.  I find that inference ridiculous.  The nfl owners are 100% about their own pocketbook.

I believe the nfl and nba players get paid way more than other sports at the entry level.  Maybe the owners want more proof of value before committing?  Hence the rules.

I believe there are real race issues we have to confront in this country, but i also believe race is used as both a sword and a shield, and sometimes (not always) inappropriately.  I believe the rules regarding the draft is an example of the inappropriate use.  I also believe the market will dictate changes to amateur compensation in the future but the ncaa isnt as weak as etan suggests.  The ncaa’s leverage is fan interest/support.  The g-league doesnt have that and may never.  So until the players essentially strike or statutes are passed, we wont see change happen fast.  Just my guess.

Also, ive thought of some solutions.  I think setting up a trust fund where players can earn credits toward getting money post leaving school would be the best way to handle it.  The longer you stay and the better your team does, the more credit you earn towards a future pay out.  I think something along those lines could satisfy all parties.  My personal opinion is players benefiting off their own likeness is not workable, because that would essentially permit boosters to pay players to come to their school.
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