The Northwestern players ' vote came weeks after a class-action lawsuit filed by current players who want the NCAA compensation cap to be erased , and more than a month before trial is set to begin in the case of former UCLA basketball player Ed O'Bannon lawsuit 's against the NCAA . Northwestern University football players vote Friday on whether to unionize . Supporters say athletes , who generate huge money for schools , deserve protections . Opponents argue that the union would hurt college sports and could lead to lower graduation rates among athletes.
Northwestern University football players vote Friday on whether to unionize . Supporters say athletes , who generate huge money for schools , deserve protections . Opponents argue that the union would hurt college sports and could lead to lower graduation rates among athletes.