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I agree that there should be some sort of pay for college athletes, for example a percentage of the revenue the school makes from the sport divided evenly (as the pros do for players in the play-offs).
More kids have their athletic careers terminated early due to sports injury than actually make it into the pro sports ranks.
Also, if a player is injured and can't continue their sport, then they should be allowed to complete their education on scholarship if they choose to (and that type of scholarship should not count against the colleges allotment of active player scholarships). As things stand now, they often get an unceremonious boot.
Sports are a fun and integral part of college life. It is also a big business. The student athletes play a major part in filling the seats and generating revenue. They deserve a share of the pie.
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