Shirly,

I am in total agreement that Americans in general have their priorities skewed. It is ridiculous what atheletes, CEO's, celebs and so on make. If the American public did not support this madness, it would stop.

However, how is letting sports stars from out of state attend at in-state tuition any different than letting illegal hispanics attend at in-state rates (plus get assistance)?

Yvonne,

I agree with you but we both know that 2 wrongs don't make a right.

I don't see coach's salaries as that big a deal. If they result in nationally competitive teams, I think any research would show that they pay for themselves in increased enrollment, increased money coming in from private sources (booster clubs, alumni, sports merchandise contracts, etc)

As far as the in-state tuition for out-of-state scholarships, I agree that is a dumb and unnecessary idea. From what I understand, it isn't just athletic scholarships. Basically, it means that North Carolinians are paying the cost of these out-of-state students to attend. The only folks saving money are the people issueing these scholarships. Why are we cutting them a break and sticking it to NC folks?

nit, it is not just "sticking it to NC folks." That is sadly the norm today, "stick it to your own first." Greed has led our society to this point. Another "Great Depression" will "right the ship."

I only wonder if we can afford another "Great Depression."

Shalom

I do not believe the Universities per se pays these salaries but the Athletic Depts which are funded by boosters, etc.

I am a little unclear on tax payer input to the particular kitty from whence comes coaching salaries. Perhaps some little blue letters are in order here.

It appears Athletic Depts pay coaches salaries to the University which in turn pays coaches, etc. The AD money comes from TV contracts, Booster Clubs, shoe money, ticket sales, ACC shared revenues, etc. So quit the whining.

IE: Relax it aint tax $$$!

Now, how much is too much is another story.

www.newsobserver.com/122/story/427813.html

As a community college instructor, I sure wouldn't mind making more money. But I wouldn't want to live the life of a coach, either. I also don't want to risk being fired if my team loses too many games.

In a more perfect world than this, the NCAA would regulate coaches' salaries the same way that they regulate students' scholarships and stipends. But it won't happen, not unless people truly value education more than sports and entertainment.

So, I'll continue to slog through as a part-time community college instructor with no benefits. I have the sure knowledge that what I do really makes a difference in people's lives. I don't have to be caught up in the hype that making a basket, touchdown, or home run is the most important thing in the world. Knowing that a student got a better job, or can read to his or her child in English, or can fill out a medical history partly because of me is ultimately a lot more satisfying.