There may have been a time where the NCAA was necessary but it’s not anymore. These schools make tons of money off of TV deals now, not to mention the extra money they would pocket from any sort of postseason that was formed. It’s a different age Borden. These schools and conferences have become powerful enough to do pretty much whatever they want.
Not really. For one, being a member of the NCAA protects schools from lawsuits, challenge of amateur status, and so forth. Also, they(NCAA) provide a ton of money:
- $210.8M Sport Sponsorship and Scholarship Funds
Distributed to Division I schools to help fund NCAA sports and provide scholarships for college athletes.
- $160.5M Division I Basketball Performance Fund
Distributed to Division I conferences and independent schools based on their performance in the men’s basketball tournament over a six-year rolling period. The money is used to fund NCAA sports and provide scholarships for college athletes.
- $96.7M Division I Championships
Provides college athletes the opportunity to compete for a championship and includes support for team travel, food and lodging.
- $82.2M Student Assistance Fund
Distributed to Division I student-athletes for essential needs that arise during their time in college.
- $71.8M Student-Athlete Services
Includes funding for catastrophic injury insurance, drug testing, student-athlete leadership programs, postgraduate scholarships and additional Association-wide championships support.
- $50.3M Division I Equal Conference Fund
Distributed equally among Division I basketball-playing conferences that meet athletic and academic standards to play in the men's basketball tournament. The money is used to fund NCAA sports and provide scholarships for college athletes.
- $46.7M Academic Enhancement Fund
Distributed to Division I schools to assist with academic programs and services.
- $42.3M Division II Allocation
Funds championships, grants and other initiatives for Division II college athletes.
- $39.6M Membership Support Services
Covers costs related to NCAA governance committees and the annual NCAA Convention.
- $28.2M Division III Allocation
Funds championships, grants and other initiatives for Division III college athletes.
- $9.5M Division I Conference Grants
Distributed to Division I conferences for programs that enhance officiating, compliance, minority opportunities and more.
- $3.3M Educational Programs
Supports various educational services for members to help prepare student-athletes for life, including the Women Coaches Academy, the Emerging Leaders Seminars and the Pathway Programs
They making enough to make-up for this?