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Let me preface this with a disclaimer (or two). First, this is a purely hypothetical situation. I have never heard of this happening, nor do I know if it actively occurs. Second, I am not in favor of this policy. I just want to get a feel for some other folks reactions to the idea.
If a scholarship player does not perform well in his/her sport, should the university have the right to revoke or reduce his/her scholarship?
Here is my thinking:
Everything about this idea feels wrong to me, but I don't know why. I have found it much easier to rationalize taking the scholarship away from the athlete rather than continuing to provide for him/her, but it still seems like the incorrect line of action.
As a student, I attend OSU on scholarship. This scholarship was awarded based on my academic abilities. If I failed to perform as anticipated, they would not hesitate to reduce/revoke my scholarship amount. These athletes are awarded scholarships based on physical abilities, but if they don't perform as anticipated, they still get their fees paid.
If possible, I would like to hear someone else's thoughts on the subject.
If a scholarship player does not perform well in his/her sport, should the university have the right to revoke or reduce his/her scholarship?
Here is my thinking:
Everything about this idea feels wrong to me, but I don't know why. I have found it much easier to rationalize taking the scholarship away from the athlete rather than continuing to provide for him/her, but it still seems like the incorrect line of action.
As a student, I attend OSU on scholarship. This scholarship was awarded based on my academic abilities. If I failed to perform as anticipated, they would not hesitate to reduce/revoke my scholarship amount. These athletes are awarded scholarships based on physical abilities, but if they don't perform as anticipated, they still get their fees paid.
If possible, I would like to hear someone else's thoughts on the subject.