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College athletes should be paid for their performance in addition to scholarships
Many argue that the revenue they bring in justifies compensation beyond education expenses.
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Mar 18, 2026
College athletes should definitely get paid! I mean, these students bring in crazy money for their schools and get peanuts in return. It's like working a full-time job for free while everyone else cashes in on your hard work. Plus, being a parent, I know how important it is for young athletes to have some financial stability, especially if they come from lower-income families. Pay up, colleges!
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Mar 24, 2026
As someone who's a huge college sports fan, I gotta say, athletes getting paid on top of scholarships sounds a bit too much. I mean, they're already getting a full ride most of the time, plus exposure that can lead to pro careers. It's not like they're struggling to make ends meet like some students are. Let's keep college sports about the love of the game, not just a paycheck.
Mar 23, 2026
I get that college athletes work hard and bring in tons of money for schools, but come on, they’re already getting a free education out of it. Not everyone gets a full ride to college, so getting paid on top of that seems like a bit much. My neighbor's son plays college ball, and he's grateful for the opportunity, so why fix what ain't broke?