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Cmon, these kids are exploited like no one’s buisiness. You would do the exact same thing if you had a family for whom you were the sole breadwinner as an “amateur” athlete. At least these guys are trying to get their family off the public dole. Also, what is the issue? They sold something that legally belonged to them? Had someone do them a favor? They sold a piece of property.

If they had waited until they were no longer under NCAA rules, they could sell whatever they want to whoever they want for whatever they want. You'll pardon me if I don't mourn over their “exploitation” when they are given scholarships and a national stage (at high profile universities like OSU) to showcase their talents for the next level. If they get hurt, they're cared for (and well) at the program's expense. They also have the option of getting their degree for free if the NFL isn't in their future. If they're so concerned for their family's well-being, they would send every penny, legal or not, home. Yet, somehow....you see these guys in college games all inked up and wearing jewelry. Your agument is BS. You may as well say employees of large, profit making companies are "exploited" by their employers. Both are getting something in exchange for their services and agreed to the terms.