College recruiting is something that was created for the good of college sports, but it is often used for unethical actions that will make any person cringe having a soul. In 2004, the University of Colorado athletic department used alcohol, drugs and sex to lure recruits during official campus visits (Gerdy). These actions are immoral on many levels and should not be tolerated. If this type of behavior continues to be seen in college sports, serious changes need to be made. The illegal recruiting that takes place in NCAA sports is unethical, gives universities unfair advantages, and jeopardizes player eligibility. First, illegal recruiting in NCAA sports is extremely unethical. “The extremely high stakes of recruiting can sometimes compromise the values ​​that coaches must teach: honesty, integrity and loyalty” (Spillane). No matter how high the stakes, there is no reason to put aside all morals and values ​​for the benefit of college sports. Whether it is a low-level recruit or a superstar, everything must meet the same principle, that is, if the coach does not view the two recruits in the same way, he doesn't do his job well. As expectations of the coach begin to rise and job security decreases, coaches are tempted to go after recruits no matter the cost (Spillane). Even though a coach may be at risk of losing his job, it is better to be fired than to give up all of his morals and integrity. If a person has to abandon all of their morality for whatever reason, it really shows what type of person they are. Furthermore, as Angela Lumpkin explains in Modern Sports Ethics, there can be no moral obligation for a coach or recruiter to do the right thing (66). Therefore, the character of the coach becomes...... middle of paper...... eaten by the Sports Association. "Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society. ABC-CLIO. Web. November 1, 2011. DiSalvo, Jack and Theresa Foy. DiGeronimo. College Admissions for the New York High School Athlete: Facts on Record, 1993. Print . Gerdy, John. “Illegal Recruitment Issues: Understanding the Controversy and the Web Society. Lumpkin, Angela. Modern sports ethics. Santa Barbara (California): ABC-CLIO, 2009. Print. Spillane, Matt. “COLLEGE RECRUITMENT MAKES HEADLINES FOR CHEATING AND DISHONEST. » articles/sports/sports12.html. November 10, 2011. Web November 14, 2011. "USC appeals NCAA decision." USC News.. 2011. .