Originally Posted by Remington270
Originally Posted by AU338MAG
Originally Posted by Remington270
College football is such a joke. I can't think of any jobs where its illegal to get paid what you're worth.

Not getting paid?? A fully paid 4 year degree at a university with room and meals can cost $50,000 per year or more. Ask any of these graduates who leave college with over $100K in debt if they would like to have had that opportunity. Most of these players would never get a degree because they don't have the grades to gain acceptance or could never afford it.

Not getting paid??? Horsechitt.


It's not hard to understand. They're obviously worth more than they're "making". This is why they're getting money on the side. Just because you think room and board is "enough" doesn't mean it is. Lots of people think NFL players are overpaid, but they don't really care about that opinion.

Never said anything about what their value is, I just can't stand the attitude that they aren't getting anything in return for playing a sport. Most are getting an opportunity at an education that would otherwise be out of reach for them, and not just financially. If not for football, their admission files would be thrown in the trash after a quick glance. What would their opportunities in life be then?

If they make it to the NFL, they hit the jackpot. Good for them.

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