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The logistical reality of the Fair Pay to Play Act looms. Several experts envision what legal and economic scenarios await both the NCAA and the colleges affected. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A spokesman said the bill should go to a full assembly vote this week. If passed by both chambers by Friday, it will require signing by Gov. Gavin Newsom within a month. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

About a year ago, Sen. Chris Murphy trained his eye on the college-sports industrial complex. He didn't like what he saw. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The authors argue that alternative career paths are possible for scholars. Topics include the relation of academics to higher education institutions, the notion of being an amateur as an academic, and problems with academic writing styles. The importance of quality teaching is addressed in relation to the career of sociologist Georg Simmel.

Over its history, the NCAA has confused and obfuscated the meaning of amateurism more than any other organization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article profiles player-rights advocate Sonny Vaccaro and discusses his efforts on behalf of college basketball players against the U.S. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Topics discussed include the economic conditions faced by many college athletes, the involvement of former college basketball player Ed O'Bannon in a lawsuit against the NCAA, and the licensing of student athletes by the NCAA. Questions of whether college athletes are amateurs are also examined.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "The NCAA and the Athletes It Fails," by Thomas Palaima, which was published in the April 17, 2011 issue.

The author reflects on the differences between amateur and professional writers. She explains that amateur writers feel depressed when their submissions are rejected while professionals receive criticism constructively and seek to improve their writing. She also reflects on traditional ways to phrase the beginnings of letters of rejection.

Presents information on the decision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to enforce suspension and penalties on foreign athletes who have violated the rules of the association on amateurism in the United States. Problems encountered in several club teams in other countries; Details of the investigations conducted by NCAA in Europe, South America and Australia; Reactions of several university coaches on the rules implemented by NCAA.

States that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is enforcing its policy concerning gifts and benefits from summer-league coaches or other benefactors to players while they are in high school. Issue of recruiting amateur athletes rather than professionals; Examples of cases in which players were suspended; Proposal to change NCAA amateurism guidelines. INSET: Paying Their Way.