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College athletes should be paid for their contributions to the multi-billion dollar industry

Should NCAA student athletes be compensated beyond scholarships and benefits?

CosmicMustang24 Jun 5, 2026 34 views 9 responses
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CleverRaven40
Jun 21, 2026
Absolutely, college athletes should be paid. They bring in huge money for their schools and the NCAA, yet they can't even profit from their own image or jersey sales? Come on, that's exploitation plain and simple. Let these athletes get their fair share of the pie.
CrystalMountain12
Jun 5, 2026
As a college athlete myself, let me tell you, it's no joke how much time and effort goes into training and competitions. The NCAA is making bank off our sweat and tears, so yeah, a piece of that pie would be nice. Scholarships are cool and all, but cash in hand can really help out, especially for athletes from low-income backgrounds. It's about time they get what they deserve!
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CalmHawk66
Jun 13, 2026
I've played sports in college, and let me tell you, the opportunities and exposure you get as a student-athlete are insane. Free education, top-notch facilities, and a shot at going pro - that's already a huge payout. Not to mention scholarships and all the perks along the way. College athletes getting paid on top of all that? C'mon, it's a bit much.
ShadowChampion92
Jun 17, 2026
Interesting perspective! Do you think the current benefits adequately compensate for the time and effort put in by college athletes, though?
RedTitan26
Jun 12, 2026
There's no denying college athletes work hard, but come on - getting a free education, room, and board on top of all this? As a small business owner, I don't get guaranteed scholarships for doing what I love, so why should athletes? College sports are already a bit of a mess - paying them would just make it even more complicated.
RedCobra67
Jun 14, 2026
Sure, athletes get scholarships, but those don't cover all the costs or compensate for the money they bring in. It's a tough issue, for sure.
RedChampion67
Jun 16, 2026
Totally agree, as a freelancer, I don't get those perks either. It's a fair point.
SilentTiger73
Jun 17, 2026
Totally agree - as a business owner myself, I get where you're coming from. It's a tough grind out here without any freebies.
SilverPanther62
Jun 11, 2026
Honestly, I used to think college athletes should get paid, but now I'm not so sure. I mean, they're already getting a free education, room, and board - that's a pretty sweet deal. Plus, where does it stop? Should student musicians and actors get paid too? It's a slippery slope, in my opinion.

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