Am I supposed to be upset that college athletes can now also make money off their own fame, instead of just having their coaches and universities make money off them while they get nothing? I’m not. Good for them.
They can do whatever they want, I choose not to support it with my money or my viewing.
Actually, the money that football and basketball brings in to the College is used to fund intramural and womens sports, along with mens sports like wrestling, volleyball, tennis, softball and soccer that draw flies. If the players are making the money, less for the schools, means that all other sports will be funded in a piddling way.
Agree. Some of those kids are not able to even afford basic necessities on campus. They go where they are told, do what they are told to do and all the while the colleges are making millions off of their success. And no a scholarship isn’t their reward. Some of those kids can’t handle the academics. They are there for the football only and the schools and coaches don’t give a damn about making sure they are prepared for life outside graduation.