Should Collegiate Athletes Get Paid?

[Hoopography]

In light of the BCS National Championship game being played tonight, I thought the question of monetary payment for collegiate student-athletes was fitting. I would argue that the student-athlete is already receiving numerous benefits monetarily, academically and athletically through the scholarships they have the opportunity to take advantage of. Sir Charles gives his opinion in the video below. What's yours?




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[jsab4807]

Absolutely they should, solely off of the fact of how much money they single-handedly bring into the schools.

[Sports Collector]

I think that if student athletes got paid, it might get out of contol. The purpose of the "salary" would be to prevent future cheating, but if salaries become to high, then what is the difference between college and the NFL? you would see more players red shirting, and more players playing out their 4 years of eligibility.

And then do all players get paid or just the elite? And who decides who the "elite" are?

It's probably way to complex to ever happen, but it could and it might help the sport