Not Playing Games: Why the NCAA wants to get in on Esports
Esports and the NCAA collide with Title IX and amateurism concerns. Esports are an ever-evolving entity in the sports world. What used to seem like a hobby conducted only by the lethargic in the basement of their parent’s house is now being sponsored by colleges in official leagues. These leagues generate huge earning potential, with the top prizes for certain competition pools being in the millions of dollars. The NCAA however, can adopt these teams as athletes, which raise specifically troubling concerns on Title IX restrictions and amateurism. … Read More Not Playing Games: Why the NCAA wants to get in on Esports