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

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.

published proceedings

  • SMU Science and Technology Law Review

author list (cited authors)

  • Penrose, M

complete list of authors

  • Penrose, Meg

publication date

  • December 2014