Tommie Thomas

 Name: Tommie Thomas
High School: Harold L. Richards
College/Mascot: Purdue Boilermakers  
Sport: Football   
Class: Redshirt-Sophomore
Current City: West Lafayette, IN
Hometown: Robbins, IL
Birth date: 5/28/90
Age: 20
Height/Weight: 6`2 -198
Position: WR

Dax Hill

 Name: Dax Hill

High School: Round Rock HS (Round Rock, TX)

College/Mascot: University of Texas/Longhorns

Sport: Swimming

Style: Freestyle

Class: 2013

Current City: Austin, TX

Hometown: Round Rock, TX

Birth date: 12/20/1990

Age: 19

Height/Weight: 6'8"/215 lbs

Ricky Johnson Jr.

Name: Ricky Johnson Jr.

High School/Mascot: St. Vincent-St. Mary High School/Fighting Irish

College: Offers but undecided...

Sport: Basketball

Class: 2011

Current City: Akron, OH

Birth date: February 17, 1993

Age: 17

Height/Weight: 5' 10" 167lbs

Position: Point Guard

Carl "Tay" Jones

 Name: Carl "Tay" Jones

School/Mascot: St. Joseph University/The Hawks

Sport: Men’s Basketball

Current City: Philadelphia, PA

Hometown: Cleveland, OH

Birth date: 2-26-91

Age: 19

Height/Weight: 6 foot 1/160lbs

Should College Athletes Be Paid???

The life of a college student-athlete has NEVER been easy! With the title “Collegiate Student-Athlete”, there also comes a lot of blood, sweat, and tears. I’m not too sure “society” as a whole is familiar with the hard work and dedication that is put worth by student-athletes. As a student-athlete, I can personally say that “it is your life”. Everything revolves around school, and the sport that you play for your school; there isn’t much time for anything else.

There has been a particular question/debate that has been brought to the attention of the NCAA for many years now, and now that I am in the category of being a college student-athlete, I understand the importance of this issue. Many people have various opinions regarding this topic, and that’s completely fine. However, I will tell you this; there is definitely a GREAT debate behind this question and it should be settled in some kind of way!

Should college athletes be paid to play??? Hmmm… That’s a great question… Many of you probably instantly said “no”, and others may have instantly said “yes”; some of you still might be thinking of an answer. In my opinion, I would answer this question by saying “YES, college athletes should receive some type of funding for performing their sport”. There are many variables that need to be taken into consideration when it comes to this question; including all the pros as well as cons depending on one’s outlook. Let me briefly outline a few things and tell you why I believe they should be paid…

If you really think about it, the NCAA will NEVER bring up the fact of how much money they make off of their student-athletes for their talents, events, games, etc, right? BUT, they will be the FIRST to take away rights/privileges from an athlete in result of the smallest situation that may have occurred. Not saying they don’t have the right to do this; of course they do! Depending on the level of play (Division 1, 2, or 3), the competition is greater which plays a different role for each institution. Then you have to factor in scholarships depending on the level of play as well. Granite, the “majority” of D1 and D2 athletes more than likely receive free, or close to free education and/or food and room & board, those amounts just don’t even come close to total up to the revenue generated by these colleges and institutions for their athletes and their sports teams. When it comes to an athlete over the period of a year, yes, we can be talking anywhere from $1-$60,000 depending on the school and the amount that is granted to the athlete, but does that compare to millions of dollars that are being made off of games, events, sales, etc????? I don’t think so folks! So my point with that is, these schools are making waaaaay more money off of the athlete’s than their education costs. In the end, if you ask me, thousands just don’t compare to millions.

However, one of the most important factors is the life of the student-athlete. Life revolves around academics, and then the sport which entails various forms of training, games, events, and traveling which is usually year round. The average student-athlete doesn’t have any spare time to work a job to support their selves. So I think if athletes were paid for playing in some sort of way, it would compensate for their inability to work a job. Many people think that Student-Athletes have it “sooo easy” when really it is the other way around. Student-Athletes have it the worst! Our schedules are extremely strict and demanding. Now as far as an actual figure (amount of money) that athletes should be paid would be the major thing for debate. I personally think possibly a minimum wage rate or a set amount for the hours put forth each month that they are in season. Not a lot, just enough to be able to satisfy their needs: food, toiletries, etc.  Like I stated above, I realize how much money the NCAA and these institutions make off of the athletes, I just feel it would only be right to at least spread the wealth throughout the whole field. Some people may argue the fact of these athletes only being amateurs and not being “professionals”, I agree, however, this level of athletics is the transitioning point to becoming professionals, so why not create some type of contract maybe stating that the athlete must consent to staying all four years and obtaining their bachelors degree in order to receive the funding up throughout their term in college…? Or possibly make them sustain a certain G.P.A. in order to keep their funding, that way we are producing more intelligent and productive student-athletes as well…?

I’m not saying that I’m right about this issue; However, I am just trying to bring awareness to the need  of most student-athletes around the country. Maybe this will open people’s eyes and raise possible options and alternatives of thinking for people. Most people bring up this question without the opinion of an actual student-athlete, so here I am; a current collegiate student-athlete giving my thought on the issue… It’s definitely something to think about! Let me know what you guys honestly think about this scenario, I would like to know!  Should college athletes be paid to play their sport???

Darcy Riley

Name: Darcy Riley

School/Mascot: University of Wisconsin-Madison/Badgers

Sport: Soccer

Class:Senior

Current City: Madison, Wisconsin

Hometown: Akron, Ohio

Birth date: 10-6-88

Age: 21

Height/Weight: 5′7 135

College Football :: Who's your pick??

 AP Top 25

• 1.Alabama
• 2.Ohio St.
• 3.Boise St.
• 4.Florida
• 5.Texas
• 6.TCU
• 7.Oklahoma
• 8.Nebraska
• 9.Iowa
• 10.Virginia Tech
• 11.Oregon
• 12.Wisconsin
• 13.Miami (FL)
• 14.USC
• 15.Pittsburgh
• 16.Georgia Tech
• 17.Arkansas
• 18.North Carolina
• 19.Penn St.
• 20.Florida St.
• 21.LSU
• 22.Auburn
• 23.Georgia
• 24.Oregon St.
• 25.West Virginia

Who's your pick????

Gary McGhee

 Name: Gary McGhee   
School/Mascot: University of Pittsburgh/Panthers
Sport: Basketball
Class: Senior

Current City: Pittsburgh, PA
Hometown: Anderson, IN
Birth date: 10/28/1988
Age: 21
Height/Weight: 6’10”/250lbs

Back to School

Dorm Rumor wishes everyone the best of luck on this upcoming school year and athletic seasons! Stay FOCUSED!!!!

The Rumor is... Devin Wilson

 Name: Devin Wilson
Age: 21
Current City: Atlanta

College: Stark State College
Major: Marketing Management

Victoria Alonzo

Name: Victoria Alonzo   
High School: Creekview H.S.
College/Mascot: University of Miami/ Hurricanes
Sport: Soccer
Class: Sophomore
Current City: Miami Florida
Hometown: Dallas Texas
Birth date: June 6, 1990
Age: 20
Height/Weight: 5’6/ 155
Position: Goalie

Mordecai Cargill

NAME: Mordecai Cargill
SCHOOL/MASCOT: Yale University/ Bulldogs
SPORT: Football
CLASS: Sophomore (2013)
CURRENT CITY: New Haven, CT
HOMETOWN: Cleveland Heights, OH
BIRTH DATE: 04/24/1991
AGE: 19

HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6'1 / 215
POSITION: Running Back

Ashley Mapp :: "MappingtheCity" INTERNET RADIO SHOW

 Name: Ashley A. Mapp
Age: 23
Current City: Philadelphia, PA

College: UPENN
Major: Masters in Social Work

The Job Search and the Young Professional

With graduation around the around the corner for many future young professionals, companies throughout the nation are gearing up for a hiring frenzy. The period between May and August is huge for new hiring. Use the following tips to end up with the position you want.

Dorm Rumor Family :: Ean Johnson

To Infinity and BEYOND...!!!

Do you remember that song "Planet Rock" by Afrika Bambataa & The Soul Sonic Force? How that song sounded so space age and before its time? That fashion is coming in fast on a rock straight from planet rock. Who would've known? Will this be a short stint or make an impact?

Sneak Peak :: LeBron VIII

Chris Singleton :: Florida St. Basketball

 Name: Chris Singleton

School/Mascot: Florida State Seminoles
Sport: Men’s Basketball
Class: Junior          
Current City: Tallahassee, FL
Hometown: Canton, GA
Birth date: 11-21-1989
Age: 20
Height/Weight: 6’9/225

Listening in COLOR

Being in LOVE with technology and music, what is better way to start off my first blog?!?! Giving you the latest way to listen to your music, whether it's blasting off your iPod, iPhone, Blackberry, Android or other device, the way all the athletes and celebrities are listening to their music is the Dr. Dre way...

Can't Rock Skinny Jeans Cuz My Knots Won't Fit!!

The Rumor is... Thomas P. Freeman Jr.

Name: Thomas P. Freeman Jr.
Age: 21
Current City: Los Angeles, CA

College: University of Dayton

Major: Sport Management and Entrepreneurship 

Currently Involved In:

Personnel Coordinator of Campus Recreation at University of Dayton & Intern at Sasson Management Group (sports/entertainment agency in Beverly Hills, CA).

Future Plans:

To go to law school and get my degree so I can represent athletes, artists, and entertainers alike.

Dorm Rumor Family :: Brandon Huntley

Dorm Rumor Family :: Sasha Chaplin

I Wanna Rock Right Now

20 Questions: Washington Capitals Prospect Brendan Woods

Redbox to compete with Netflix

Sasha Chaplin

 

Name: Sasha Chaplin
High School: Saint Petersburg Catholic High School (SPC)
College/Mascot: Indiana University / Hoosiers
Sport: Women’s Basketball
Class: Sophomore / RS Freshman
Current City: Bloomington, Indiana
Hometown: Born in Brooklyn, New York Now I live in St. Petersburg, Florida
Birth date: October 31, 1989
Age: 20
Height: 6’3 ½
Position: F/C

Sharp working on own version of the "iPad"

Dorm Rumor Family :: Teron Taylor

David Arnold Jr.

LeBron James Skills Academy

One thing people cannot take away from LeBron James is the simple fact that he “puts on for his city”!! Me being born and raised in Akron, OH, I can truly say that everything Bron has done for our city has been GREAT!  Say what you want, but I’ve known Bron personally for a long time and he is on a mission to do something that hasn’t been done before; in order to do that, this new journey in his life is a part of the process. However, I am 100% sure that he will not forget about 330 (Akron, OH)!! From his family and friends residing here, to hosting the annual LeBron James Bike-A-Thon, to just cruising around the city; the one thing he will tell you if you asked him, it all started here in Akron!.......

Go visit http://MylanMurphy.com to see EXCLUSIVE VIDEO FOOTAGE AND PHOTOS and also continue reading the article..

 

Dorm Rumor Family :: Andrew Stallings

I would like to introduce you all to Andrew Stallings (Andrew Stallings: on the left | Greivis Vasquez of the Memphis Grizzlies: on the right). Andrew attends Marymount University and is 22 years old. He is now apart of the Dorm Rumor family and will be a contributing blogger/writer covering collegiate sports and exclusive insight in the Virginia and D.C. areas. Andrew works as an associate producer for SIRIUS XM's Fantasy Sports Channel. Andrew also does freelance work in surrounding areas and also is looking to get his sports blog "DC SPORTS NOW" off the ground in the coming weeks.

For up to date sports information in the DC/Virginia area, you can follow Andrew on twitter and/or facebook!

C.J. McCollum

Chris "SweetPea" Pearson

Name: Chris "SweetPea" Pearson
 
College: Northern Michigan University/ U.S.O.E.C. Boxing

Sport: Boxing

Class: Freshman

Current City: Marquette, Michigan

Hometown: Dayton/Trotwood, Ohio

Birth date: 11-12-90

Age: 19

Height/Weight Class: 5'10/152lbs

Pe'Shon Howard

Name: Pe’shon Howard

High School: Oak Hill Academy

College/Mascot: University of Maryland/Terrapins

Sport: Men's Basketball

Current City: College Park, MD

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Birth date: 12/10/1990

Age: 19

Height/Weight: 6'3 195

Position: pg/sg

Dorm Rumor // Global Grind

Mordecai Cargill

Name: Mordecai Cargill

School/Mascot: Yale University/ Bulldogs

Sport: Football

Class: Freshman (2013)

Current City: New Haven, CT

Hometown: Cleveland Heights, OH

Birth Date: 04/24/1991

Age: 18

Height/Weight: 6'1 / 215

Position: Running Back