because the colleges get to promote and cash in on individual players, not just the teams, and the individual players get nothing. I'm not saying the colleges should pay them anything, but they should really allow them to do promotions and ads. What do you think?
2007-12-10 16:27:53 · 16 answers · asked by Stormy 4 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Is it all about the scholarship? There are a lot of poor players who wouldn't have gone without one, and they have families...not kids, but who likes to see Mom going without while you're being romanced with the finer things in life?
2007-12-10 16:34:33 · update #1
You are absolutely right, I played college football on a full scholarship and I would have been better off taking the academic route. You spend the majority of your time at the football complex watching film, practicing, and meetings, you have very little time to yourself. On top of that you scholarship covers tuition, room, boarding, and books. What it doesn't cover is Detergent, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, money for laundry, and snacks. Where does that money come from. How about if you want to take your girlfriend on a date to a movie and a restaurant. The NCAA for years have said that they can't afford to pay athletes, but these schools can pay coaches millions of dollars a year. I don't know of anyone that bought a pair of Nike's because Bobby Bowden wears them. I don't see schools selling the jerseys of people that will never play. Schools and the NCAA make billions off of athletes and they give beads to the natives.
2007-12-10 17:03:37 · answer #1 · answered by King Midas 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because college players are getting an education for free and if they can get scholarships besides football then they will be getting paid. I had some smart friends in college that had a ton of scholarships and didn't have to pay for anything plus they got extra money.
2016-04-08 07:42:18 · answer #2 · answered by Jane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A college education is not "nothing." Four or five years of college is worth at least $80,000. And if the athletes had to pay for the training they receive at the bigger colleges - they'd be paying another one or two hundred thousand dollars. And what do they receive if they are good enough to do promotions and ads? A couple million dollar contract when they graduate. Not bad for being able to throw or catch a football or knock someone down.
2007-12-10 16:34:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you're forgetting a very very important thing.
they are getting a free education that many would be envious of because of scholarships. not only that, but if they are really good, they can become a pro and make millions.
allowing them to do promotions wouldnt be a good thing in my opinion because the college game promotes the team concept more than anything in my opinion.
think about it, a smart kid you know with a 3.5 or higher GPA may not qualify for a scholarship whereas an athlete who has skills could have a GPA of like 2.0. that doesnt really seem fair in my opinion.
2007-12-10 16:31:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, College Football Division One should have a playoff where they can determine a winner on the field, instead of all that computer crap to decide who plays who and has an opportunity to be number one! They are denying players and teams opportunity to showcase their talents which would bring wealth and opportunity! The way it is now, they select who gets that chance....while denying others equal treatment and opportunity who have earned that right! College football generates millions and its fruits are enjoyed by just a very few! College Football Division Two and Three have a playoff! Why not Division One? The NCAA wants total control on who they allow to have an opportunity to play for the National Title! Shame, shame, shame!
2007-12-10 17:49:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, they pay for their educations through scholarships. Ask any student who pays for their own education. I think its up to the students who play for these colleges to make the most of their education first. They've basically gotten a free ride as long as they play for these schools. An average education would cost them at least $80,000 to$100,000 dollars for 4 to 5 years. (depending on whether they red-shirt for a season) There is no way, most of the families of these players, could afford this expense. This is an opportunity of a lifetime. What these students choose to do with it is on them. If they're that good, the ads and promos will come later, when they go pro.
2007-12-10 16:47:29 · answer #6 · answered by Twain Harte Gal 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If they are really good they get all kinds of things. Like LSU 2nd string QB Perilloux. When he was talking with the Longhorns (before he signed w/ LSU) they gave him an Escalade, which he still drives today. Families get all kinds of things too that you never hear about. They are usually made through the boosters so they can not be traced back to the University. So most teams have boosters that don't actually donate anything they just give stuff to Potential and good players and their families. Don't worry the players aren't getting screwed. Reggie Bush is just the tip of the iceberg. (and not just at USC)
2007-12-10 17:09:55 · answer #7 · answered by Chayna [GEAUX TIGERS!!!] 2007 NC 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Oh yes while every other student has to work to go to school they get everything for free to play a game. Yes they have it rough much harder than the kid struggling to pay tuition and rent at the same time.
Further they besides an education they get free exposure on ESPN, they get free weight training with state of the art equipment, weight training coaches, position coaching help, and other things to help them get to the Pro's which cost hundreds of thousands. Not to mention they get a free stay in the dorms plus they are fed. But, yeah your right the colleges treat them so bad. In fact I feel so much for them they should have a fund set up to help them in their time of need for the 3 or 4 years they are college players before they go make millions or have been given a free $80,000 in education benifits.
Oh and PS someone had to point out ROTC cadets get paid. I love football but are we that sports obsessed that we can actually compare a college football player to a future officer in the military who will go to Iraq, or Afghanistan. Come on.
2007-12-10 16:39:49 · answer #8 · answered by satcomgrunt 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree with you. College football is so big right now and the players should receive something. I know that takes away from the entire amateur status but dont anyone feed me the "free education" speech. Maybe there wouldnt be so many booster/NCAA infraction problems if there would be some form of compensation. There seems that a happy medium could be worked out.
2007-12-10 16:33:55 · answer #9 · answered by Jesse L 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
To say that they get nothing is incorrect.
Those that receive a scholarship is a free ride for those that choose to use it for a degree.
The colleges do use them in many ways, but i doubt that we'll see them receive the ok to do promotions, etc. as long as the NCAA has their way.
2007-12-10 16:32:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋