Quote Originally Posted by Todd4State View Post
I think ultimately they're trying to professionalize college football. I'm not sure why. I mean, if they get paid they get paid. They're already paid a stipend as it is along with a free education, free housing, free meals, free books, and who knows how many are receiving stuff from boosters?

You look at the list that Trevor Lawrence put out- yes, they asked for a player council but they didn't ask for money or a share of revenue. It was pretty much let us play and have a uniform COVID testing policy more than anything.

I think more than anything the media is completely out of touch with what these players really want because most of them never played sports themselves. I think the media thinks all of these players want all of this and all of that and have a voice and a "platform for their views" and whatever else. Most of these guys just want to play ball more than anything else.
If we look at this as purely a student athlete / student issue, then why can't they make whatever money they can in college. No other student on campus is refused the opportunity to make money anyway legally they can and still be a student on scholarship. Another thing, all students can transfer whenever they want. they may lose credits, but as long as they are accepted to the new university or college, they can transfer. Why not football players?
The issue with football in particular is the amount of money they are making the universities. If college football was still operating on the scale they were in the 40s when most of the rules were first established..... then sure they are compensated enough. The game is totally different now than it was just 10 years ago on the amount of revenue generated with these athletes. If they remove all restrictions on going to the NFL, then I say keep them as amateurs. If they have to wait unitl they are 21, then allow them to make money. That would give them a free market to go to the nfl if they want.

Now, if someone tries to go to the nfl and doesn't make it, they should be able to return to school. no doubt.