What were the disadvantages of athletic competition being governed by athletic associations controlled by students and alumni prior to 1906 in America?
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Prior to 1906, athletic competition was governed by athletic associations controlled by students and alumni. This created many problems. There was no national governing body that effectively oversaw intercollegiate athletic competition. Students of questionable character appear to have enrolled in colleges and universities simply to play football, baseball, basketball, and other sports. Faculty became outraged at the practices of some of these athletic associations that would field teams in the name of the school. Unfortunately, it was not unusual for physical education departments in some universities to become "partners in crime" with the athletic departments to protect gifted athletes who depended on coursework in physical education to retain their eligibility. It did not help the profession of physical education when coaches of dubious character were hired to teach physical education and coach the university sports teams. Many athletes depended on their coaches to find ways to keep them eligible.
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