Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald , who initially tweeted in support of his former starting quarterback initiative , met with the current teammates and told them he did n't think a union was in their best interest . Northwestern University football players vote Friday on whether to unionize . There is some doubt a majority will vote for it , though support was strong initially . The union has been trying to organize the team since last year and had hoped to have an agreement by this weekend. Supporters say athletes , who generate huge money for schools , deserve protections .
Northwestern University football players vote Friday on whether to unionize . There is some doubt a majority will vote for it , though support was strong initially . The union has been trying to organize the team since last year and had hoped to have an agreement by this weekend. Supporters say athletes , who generate huge money for schools , deserve protections .