ABSTRACT
In the midst of the Dubose scandal, Albert Means was signing to play with the Crimson Tide at the University of Alabama. Means was highly touted as one of the top two defensive line prospects in the nation. His biography reads like that of the stereotypical Black male super athlete. The University of Alabama recruiting scandal, in many ways, illuminates how intercollegiate athletics has evolved far beyond competitive entertainment. Looking back on this case it is rather obvious that it could have been handled in a way that would have better served Albert Means and all high-profile student-athletes. Refocusing on the rights and wellness of student-athletes would yield more equitable outcomes in college recruiting. The fallacy of amateurism continues to drive the compensation of student-athletes in revenue-producing sports underground. If we compare college students to student-athletes, we can see a stark contrast.
