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College athletes should be paid for their work
Should college athletes receive compensation for generating revenue for their schools?
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Agree
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Mar 26, 2026
As much as I love college sports, let's face it: these athletes bring in huge profits for their schools! They work hard, juggle sports and academics, and deserve a piece of the pie. It's not just a game anymore; it's big business, and they should get a fair share of the earnings.
Mar 19, 2026
It's simple - college athletes bring in big bucks for their schools, so they deserve to get a piece of that pie. I mean, think about it, they're basically working full-time hours on top of their studies. Let's be real, these athletes are putting in the work, they deserve some compensation for sure.
Mar 23, 2026
I get where you're coming from, but do you think paying athletes could lead to some unintended consequences? Like, could it affect the quality of non-revenue sports or smaller schools' ability to compete?
Mar 28, 2026
I get where you're coming from, but what if paying college athletes starts creating even more disparities between different sports or even within teams? Just seems like a potential can of worms.
Mar 16, 2026
Absolutely, college athletes should be paid. These schools are making bank off these students' hard work and skills, it's only fair they get a slice of the pie. It's a simple business concept - if you're bringing in revenue, you should get compensated for it.
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Mar 29, 2026
College athletes getting paid? Come on, they're already getting a free education worth tons of cash. I don't get paid extra for bringing in profits at my job, so why should they? They should be grateful for the opportunity and focus on their game, not on making a quick buck.
Mar 31, 2026
I totally agree, getting a free education is a big deal. I wish I got paid extra just for doing my job well too!
Mar 27, 2026
College athletes getting paid? Come on, they're already getting a free education, top-notch facilities, and exposure that many dream of. When I was their age, I was working part-time to pay for my classes, not getting a full ride for playing a game. It's not about the money, it's about the opportunity they're given.
Mar 25, 2026
College athletes getting paid? Come on, they're already getting scholarships and perks regular students can only dream of! I mean, I love playing basketball too, but they're students first, athletes second. If they start getting paid, where does it end? What's next, high school athletes demanding salaries too? Let's keep the focus on education, folks.
Mar 20, 2026
College athletes getting paid? Come on now, they're already getting scholarships and tons of perks. I mean, I'd love to get paid for playing sports in college too, but let's be real, most of them won't even go pro! Let's save the big money for the athletes who've actually made it to the big leagues.