ERIC Number: EJ780756
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Jul-12
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Out of Bounds
Davis, Noah
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, v24 n11 p14-15 Jul 2007
Due to improper contact between agents and players as well as agent infractions that have occurred and hit universities, states and colleges are increasingly turning to the courts to help protect the integrity of big-time college athletics. Universities such as Oregon now hold "agent days" to educate players about appropriate conduct. States are also beginning to pass laws making it illegal for agents to interact with college athletes in inappropriate ways. The statutes target the agents and the students. Bill Clever, the assistant athletic director for compliance at the University of Oregon, says Oregon's state law allows the school to file a civil suit against a student-athlete should his or her illegal contact with an agent result in a loss of revenue for the institution. The Oregon law is based on the Uniform Athlete Agents Act (UAAA) that has been passed in 35 states. The UAAA allows a state to fine an agent $25,000 per violation, and institutions can seek financial restitution against a student-athlete for any loss of revenue caused by violations. California, Colorado, Iowa, Michigan and Ohio have passed legislation designed to regulate agent contact that does not fall under the UAAA guidelines. Illinois, Massachusetts, Virginia and seven other states have no laws governing agent misbehavior. Despite education and legislation, some boosters and agents continue to prey upon rising sports stars.
Descriptors: College Athletics, State Legislation, Athletes, Integrity, Compliance (Psychology), Financial Problems
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Language: English
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