I don’t disagree with your basic thesis, that college football players should draw a paycheck on top of room, board, tuition.
I’m amused by the idea that virtually all other college sports teams - men and women - would have to find some other way to support themselves, besides getting subsidies from the football and basketball programs.
One other point.....
It’s still a pretty good deal for future NFL players, though.
The NCAA is like a minor league where young elite players develop physically and showcase their skills against other young elite players for 4 or 5 years.
Also, the coaching and the training facilities are the best in the world, and, completely “free.”
All in all, if I made it the the NFL, even for one year, I can’t imagine why I would criticize my college.
For those who have no shot at pro ball, well, they have a legitimate complaint about the money.
Maybe college teams should ask the NFL to pay the kids a salary?
um, wow.....if the money making programs in college....which are some footballteams, some basketball teams, and almost NO OTHER TEAMS AT ALL, get paid.....where does the money come from for all the non reveune sports?
College athetic departments, outside of a small number who make a ton, don’t make money. They bring in a ton of money, but they don’t turn profits.....