Ohio State asking football players and parents sign waivers

[Billy D Williams]

I think the writer partially mischaracterized it by calling it a waiver. it gives the school the legal grounds should a student not want to comply with requirements and restrictions and it informs t hem what they can expect from the school in response.

This is true. Schools realize you'll get some gungho idiot(s) athletes/coaches putting other at risk, making some misguided political statement or not following the processes prescribed by "Medical Professionals".

 

[MedleyCane]

Say what? Of course, it is. Only football players and their parents sign it, and other students won’t.

The football players bring in about $50-100M per year, yet they’re taking all the risks (while everyone sits at home to be entertained by them) and they’re being stripped of all legal protections.

There is no way in the world I or my kid would’ve signed that thing if my son played football there.

No one is forcing the student-athletes though. If they have issues they don't have to sign it. Of course, they wouldn't be able to play but that would be their decision. Perhaps it will help them dedicate more time to their education?

 

[Sabetta]

If you’re under 25 and you don’t have any comorbid conditions you are more likely to be hit by lightning.

 

[1LuvCane]

If you’re under 25 and you don’t have any comorbid conditions you are more likely to be hit by lightning.

Oooh. They're going to release the 3 legged dogs on you....
Imo you're totally correct.

 

[Mikep]

If waivers worked we wouldn't have lawyers.