Most people are unaware about the financial struggles a young athlete encounters off-the -field. Despite playing and representing the affiliated university that athlete sacrifices his body for, the assurance of having steady cash flow could be challenging.
Some individuals experiencing the rigors of college life, understands the dire need for financial assistance from time-to-time.
The Miami Hurricanes football program is familiar with the financial challenges of many of its athletes, who might hail from underprivileged areas.
During the Hurricanes' glory days during the 1980s and 1990s, many of the athletes were from areas of impoverishment. It has been widely stated that some athletes from the Miami area grew up in financially struggling neighborhoods, such as Liberty City and Overtown.
Passing the Teddy Bridgewater Act in all fifty states could possibly become considered when one factors in the economic challenges many Americans face each day.
Briefly describing why, the act was passed in the State of Florida, the former Louisville Cardinal and NFL journeyman was a local high school football coach in Florida, after his subsequent retirement and was fired due to coming to the aid of one of his players.
It is not uncommon for teachers to help some of their students whose parents might not be able to provide basic items needed each day, with the ration of snacks and pencils to students in need. Bridgewater's firing was extremely unnecessary.
Thankfully, the State of Florida recognized the insensitivity and unfairness of the Miami native's treatment by that local school district. The University of Miami was forced to impose self-sanctions regarding this same scenario. Former University of Miami coaching staff members were penalized for helping and providing resources and assistance to players having financial woes.
When the assistance from a coach to a player are intended for the right reasons, which is ultimately to help, then there is not any reason as to why a university would deem the simple act of giving a crime.
Everyone needs help and for the talented players, who are providing the entertainment on Fridays, in the case of high school, and Saturdays in college, then it is only right for a coach to assist with some sort of compensation, particularly, a financial need, when a player's contribution significantly helps the university and its coaches gain more victories and prestige.