Sharing Stupid $h*t with Friends and Followers: The First Amendment Rights of College Athletes to Use Social Media

Authors

Meg Penrose, Texas A&M University School of LawFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-2014

Journal Title

SMU Science and Technology Law Review

ISSN

1544-9262

Abstract

This paper takes a closer look at the First Amendment rights of college athletes to access social media while simultaneously participating in intercollegiate athletics. The question posed is quite simple: can a coach or athletic department at a public university legally restrict a student-athlete's use of social media? If so, does the First Amendment provide any restraints on the type or length of restrictions that can be imposed? Thus far, neither question has been presented to a court for resolution. However, the answers are vital, as college coaches and athletic directors seek to regulate their athletes in a constitutional manner.

First Page

449

Last Page

488

Num Pages

39

Volume Number

17

Issue Number

4

Publisher

Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law

Recommended Citation

Meg Penrose, Sharing Stupid $h*t with Friends and Followers: The First Amendment Rights of College Athletes to Use Social Media, 17 SMU Sci. & Tech. L. Rev. 449 (2014).
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