The Price to Play: A Discussion About the NCAA and Its Student Athletes

Featuring Joe Nocera, author of Indentured: The Inside Story of the Rebellion Against the NCAA, in conversation with WNYC’s Jami Floyd and legal expert Ekow Yankah.

The New York Public Library invites you to a lively discussion about the controversy regarding the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and student athletes. As the excitement of March Madness approaches, so do all the questions concerning the $13 billion college sports industry and the student athletes who won’t see a dime of that money. Is it enough that these athletes receive an education along with room and board? Should they be earning a salary since it is their labors that earn millions for others in the industry? New York Times columnist Joe Nocera’s recent book, Indentured: The Inside Story of the Rebellion Against the NCAA, co-authored with Ben Strauss, looks closely at those who rallied against this powerful institution. He’ll discuss his position with Ekow Yankah, author of The New Yorker piece, “Why NCAA Athletes Shouldn’t Be Paid.” Moderating the event will be Jami Floyd, the local host of All Things Considered on WNYC.

Following the event, Joe Nocera will sign books. Copies of the author’s book will be available for purchase.

The program is free, but reservations are recommended.











When: Tue., Mar. 15, 2016 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: New York Public Library—Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
476 Fifth Ave.
917-275-6975
Price: Free, RSVP requested
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Featuring Joe Nocera, author of Indentured: The Inside Story of the Rebellion Against the NCAA, in conversation with WNYC’s Jami Floyd and legal expert Ekow Yankah.

The New York Public Library invites you to a lively discussion about the controversy regarding the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and student athletes. As the excitement of March Madness approaches, so do all the questions concerning the $13 billion college sports industry and the student athletes who won’t see a dime of that money. Is it enough that these athletes receive an education along with room and board? Should they be earning a salary since it is their labors that earn millions for others in the industry? New York Times columnist Joe Nocera’s recent book, Indentured: The Inside Story of the Rebellion Against the NCAA, co-authored with Ben Strauss, looks closely at those who rallied against this powerful institution. He’ll discuss his position with Ekow Yankah, author of The New Yorker piece, “Why NCAA Athletes Shouldn’t Be Paid.” Moderating the event will be Jami Floyd, the local host of All Things Considered on WNYC.

Following the event, Joe Nocera will sign books. Copies of the author’s book will be available for purchase.

The program is free, but reservations are recommended.

Buy tickets/get more info now