[Goose]

interesting idea!

i wonder though if that puts athletes at an unjustified disadvantage compared to other students. if i get accepted to the typical college, i get to stay for 4 years if i meet requirements. i also get to transfer out if i so wish. 

why would athletes not have the same rights?

They would. They can transfer out. However, they would have a "buyout" liability because of a contract they signed. Nobody forced them to sign the contract. Indentured servitude is illegal, but "buyouts" are not. Of course, your destination school could front you the money. Kind of defeats the purpose of the contract, but that's how it would go. Just like coaches.

[Goose]

interesting idea!

i wonder though if that puts athletes at an unjustified disadvantage compared to other students. if i get accepted to the typical college, i get to stay for 4 years if i meet requirements. i also get to transfer out if i so wish. 

why would athletes not have the same rights?

They would. They can transfer out. However, they would have a "buyout" liability because of a contract they signed. Nobody forced them to sign the contract. Indentured servitude is illegal, but "buyouts" are not. Of course, your destination school could front you the money. Kind of defeats the purpose of the contract, but that's how it would go. Just like coaches.