College Football Players Derseve to be Paid?
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tattooedhusker
All-Conference
That guy is more dellusional than a retard in room full of bouncy balls. Scholarships are payment enough
i will tell you what i think.........it makes me sick! the thought of further commercializing college football is sickening.......where does it go next, down to the high school level? CAN YOU IMAGINE, the rukus over the "pay scale" between qbs and linemen, ND players and Auburn players pay differential?........i mean this is just ludicrous! colleges would further diminish and become nothing more than football camps....
pay these kids? no way!
pay these kids? no way!
FriscoTXHusker
Starter
I used to be opposed to this idea but with the big money being made, and schools and coaches chasing after the money I'm beginning to feel like that old idea may be out of step with the current realities. The way players chase after the money is to enter the draft early. If a player can get into the pros early it's too good to pass up for most. I wonder if the old dyanasty loyalty (e.g., TO, Bear Bryant, Joe Paterno) situation is just about gone forever among football's elite colleges.
Why should fat cats reap the lion's share of the big money and leave the kids with relative peanuts financially? I say "relative" because I recognize that an education and scholly is worth something. But, with more of the top players heading for the NFL early they're not even getting the most valuable part of college (education certified by a diploma).
On a related question, if schools were going to start hiring players why should players have to meet the same academic requirements as non-player students? Why should some kid who is not the sharpest tool in the shed be denied a spot when others are being hired to play football for a school with no intention of graduating when they can jump to the pros? Hardly seems consistant. Maybe they need a payback agreement from players that jump to the NFL early. They're going to be making a few mill. at least and the big schools could recoupe some of the $$$ they loose when a top draw player leaves.
If players are paid do colleges then get into direct competition with the NFL for the top young players?
Why should fat cats reap the lion's share of the big money and leave the kids with relative peanuts financially? I say "relative" because I recognize that an education and scholly is worth something. But, with more of the top players heading for the NFL early they're not even getting the most valuable part of college (education certified by a diploma).
On a related question, if schools were going to start hiring players why should players have to meet the same academic requirements as non-player students? Why should some kid who is not the sharpest tool in the shed be denied a spot when others are being hired to play football for a school with no intention of graduating when they can jump to the pros? Hardly seems consistant. Maybe they need a payback agreement from players that jump to the NFL early. They're going to be making a few mill. at least and the big schools could recoupe some of the $$$ they loose when a top draw player leaves.
If players are paid do colleges then get into direct competition with the NFL for the top young players?
landonhusker
Four-Star Recruit
I DISAGREE. I think they should be paid. They are the biggest revenue source a school has. Mind you not paid a lot but a monthly stipend of say $500 dollars.
A lot of these kids come from homes where money is not in excess. A lot of these kids cant even go out to dinner or on a date.
If you are not going to pay them then at least let them have jobs because as it stands now, if you are on scholarship, full ride or partial, you can not work during the year.
$4 mil a year for a college coach to coach kids that cant go out to Applebees once a month is wrong.
25k a year no, but give them a stipend each month to allow them to provide themselves with some just rewards for all they do for the university's
A lot of these kids come from homes where money is not in excess. A lot of these kids cant even go out to dinner or on a date.
If you are not going to pay them then at least let them have jobs because as it stands now, if you are on scholarship, full ride or partial, you can not work during the year.
$4 mil a year for a college coach to coach kids that cant go out to Applebees once a month is wrong.
25k a year no, but give them a stipend each month to allow them to provide themselves with some just rewards for all they do for the university's
junior4949
All-American
There's too many problems already the NCAA police dogs have to worry about without throwing pay scales in there. Obviously if players at the collegiate level were paid, every school would have to pay the players equally. If they didn't, we'd have nothing more than professional baseball (i.e. Yankees). Personally, I've always felt that scholarship athletes should be able to have jobs especially in the off season. However, I also can see why they are not allowed. There would be too many boosters hiring athletes and paying obscene wages. Like I said, the NCAA police dogs already have as much if not more than they can handle.
If you pay players, then we might as well hand Notre Dame the trophy every year. There's no way any school could keep up with them.
Rather than paying players, why don't they just change the NFL entry rules? Let a kid jump to the NFL directly from high school if you're so concerned about their financial well being. To me, college football has always been better than the pros. It's a lot funner to watch a game where players are out there playing because they want to rather than because they're being paid to play. Whenever you get money involved, you'll always have disgruntled players who won't give it their all because they're unsatisfied with their earnings.
Why take a sporting even that is supposed to be innocent and pure and muddy it all up with contractual agreements and money? It's bad for the game, and it would be horrible for NU football!
If you pay players, then we might as well hand Notre Dame the trophy every year. There's no way any school could keep up with them.
Rather than paying players, why don't they just change the NFL entry rules? Let a kid jump to the NFL directly from high school if you're so concerned about their financial well being. To me, college football has always been better than the pros. It's a lot funner to watch a game where players are out there playing because they want to rather than because they're being paid to play. Whenever you get money involved, you'll always have disgruntled players who won't give it their all because they're unsatisfied with their earnings.
Why take a sporting even that is supposed to be innocent and pure and muddy it all up with contractual agreements and money? It's bad for the game, and it would be horrible for NU football!
admo
Heisman Trophy Winner
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It's time to let the players have a piece of the pie. You can't possibly convince me that Charlie Weis is worth more to Notre Dame than Brady Quinn. Kids aren't buying Weis jerseys. They're buying Quinn jerseys. Indeed, a few Florida and Ohio State players complained before the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game that they were being exploited -- and they are.
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Why do you need convincing, Mr. "Hot topic aricle guy who knows it's a slow news day in college sports"?
The Jersey comparison between player and - a coach? That argument is lame. As for the fellas thinking they are being exploited? Go pump gas and work your way through Junior College and then while you are at it, think back how much fun football is just to played? By the way, the collectors are calling... you havent paid back your tuition yet for the classes you dropped because you quit the job you hate.
This dude, this article man is way out there. Focus article man, focus.
It's time to let the players have a piece of the pie. You can't possibly convince me that Charlie Weis is worth more to Notre Dame than Brady Quinn. Kids aren't buying Weis jerseys. They're buying Quinn jerseys. Indeed, a few Florida and Ohio State players complained before the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game that they were being exploited -- and they are.
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Why do you need convincing, Mr. "Hot topic aricle guy who knows it's a slow news day in college sports"?
The Jersey comparison between player and - a coach? That argument is lame. As for the fellas thinking they are being exploited? Go pump gas and work your way through Junior College and then while you are at it, think back how much fun football is just to played? By the way, the collectors are calling... you havent paid back your tuition yet for the classes you dropped because you quit the job you hate.
This dude, this article man is way out there. Focus article man, focus.
landonhusker
Four-Star Recruit
why allow us fat fickle fans to get our rocks off at the expense of some kids that are making the school a boatload of money.
we go to games and spend hundreds on game day. we get on boards and byotch and moan and arm-chair coach.
they bust their asses and fit in study time and class time and go out and leave their guts on the field.
when the game is over the coaches and administration go home to 500k dollar homes, we the fans go get a nice meal, go to the bar and spend money
The players, who did all the work and made all the money go to the cafeteria, go to the dorm, or to an apartment shared with 4-5 other broke a$$ players to eat Ramen Noodles.
Every D-1 school has the money to pay athletes up to 500 per month.
Make it a range from 200-500 based on the sport and how much revenue they bring the school. I.E. swimming may get 200 per athlete while football would get 500 per athlete.
we go to games and spend hundreds on game day. we get on boards and byotch and moan and arm-chair coach.
they bust their asses and fit in study time and class time and go out and leave their guts on the field.
when the game is over the coaches and administration go home to 500k dollar homes, we the fans go get a nice meal, go to the bar and spend money
The players, who did all the work and made all the money go to the cafeteria, go to the dorm, or to an apartment shared with 4-5 other broke a$$ players to eat Ramen Noodles.
Every D-1 school has the money to pay athletes up to 500 per month.
Make it a range from 200-500 based on the sport and how much revenue they bring the school. I.E. swimming may get 200 per athlete while football would get 500 per athlete.
JOE-HUSKER
Walk-on
Isnt the NFL just a bunch of college kids getting paid to play football? The current system works. By the time Jackson is done with his NFL career he may only be as old as a senior in college. When someone feels they are good enough to be paid as a professional they can join the pros. Untill then take a free education and continue doing what you love.
junior4949
All-American
You obviously have never been to the trainer table. They don't get fed ramen noodles. Actually, they eat like kings. Not to mention, a lot of their footwear and clothes if they don't mind wearing sweats and things are provided to them at no cost to them. I'm not against a stipend as long as every college has the ability to give it to their athletes, but don't for one minute think their lives are limited. College athletes get treated a lot better than the general student population. At NU, all athletes get free tutoring and get to partake in meals via the trainer table. 99 percent of all student athletes will not make it in professional sports. I think a free education is nothing to shake a stick at.
FriscoTXHusker
Starter
I'd like to see what you'd think if your boss came to you one day and said, "I know you love your job so I'm going to cut your pay. Loving your job is a huge reward/benefit and should be counted in your overall package." Of course then you'd probably start hating your job and could maybe justify getting a raise.
landonhusker
Four-Star Recruit
all im saying is STIPEND AND NOT A LARGE ONE. hell 500 might be to high. 200 per month would do a lot for a lot of these athletes.
Pay them and give them a stipend are 2 different animals.
No i dont think they should be paid, but what is wrong with a small stipend that is set at an amount that is uniform for all D-1 schools
Pay them and give them a stipend are 2 different animals.
No i dont think they should be paid, but what is wrong with a small stipend that is set at an amount that is uniform for all D-1 schools
landonhusker
Four-Star Recruit
Does anyone on here travel a lot for work? If you do do you get expense reimbursement?
Similar to Frisco's statement what if you made 60k a year but you spent 25k a year in travel expenses and your employer came to you and said no more expense reimbursement. your salary is for the job you do and that includes travel. you chose this job now suck it up be poor and spend your own money to go make the company money.
YOU ALL WOULD BE FIT TO BE TIED
Similar to Frisco's statement what if you made 60k a year but you spent 25k a year in travel expenses and your employer came to you and said no more expense reimbursement. your salary is for the job you do and that includes travel. you chose this job now suck it up be poor and spend your own money to go make the company money.
YOU ALL WOULD BE FIT TO BE TIED
i'm mixed on this issue. i hear what both sides are saying. Most of the arguments favoring paying athletes only pertain to the football programs at major universities, which is a fraction of NCAA athletes.
However, their are kids that are being exploited. the NCAA and universities are raking it in by the bucket load on cfb, while many of these kids are known to have next to no chance at earning a degree. Maybe paying the kids isn't right, but the way things are now isn't right either.
The source of the problem imo is at the professional level, not the collegiate level. The NBA and NFL treat college like their minor leagues. But the NCAA can't pass any rules about how they conduct business. And with the money coming in, they aren't inclined to change the status quo any how.
However, their are kids that are being exploited. the NCAA and universities are raking it in by the bucket load on cfb, while many of these kids are known to have next to no chance at earning a degree. Maybe paying the kids isn't right, but the way things are now isn't right either.
The source of the problem imo is at the professional level, not the collegiate level. The NBA and NFL treat college like their minor leagues. But the NCAA can't pass any rules about how they conduct business. And with the money coming in, they aren't inclined to change the status quo any how.
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