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I mean lament as in expressing dissatisfaction. This is one of those issues with absolutes. I don't know anyone who champions unfettered free market capitalism. That gives you robber barons and oligarchs. We are again discussing a very small percentage of players. How many times will Connor...

It's a macro view. On the one hand, people complain about income inequality, and on the other they lament a system that's currently doing exactly that. It's not even remotely possible that all players will see an increase absent collective bargaining.

But were you also making enough money to cover full tuition, tutors, room and board, meals, and fitness training? I'd love to know what part time job you had that paid > $90k/yr. For every Rousseau, there are 10 other guys who won't be cashing in. Since your argument seems to be based on envy...

Again, full tuition, tutors, room and board, meals, fitness training, and a stipend that's more than a lot of retirees Social Security checks is financially benefiting. Adding in the NIL legislation will give them even more. Athletes can transfer whenever they like.

Nor do I, but I doubt that a salary cap that would reduce the disparity between the biggest programs and the smallest is really Marxism. They'd still be making millions.

Do you feel the same way about the homeless and the poor? I have no problem with the NCAA or a conference capping coaches salaries. I understand the desire to win, but it's hard to say you're working in the students' best interests when you're bringing in enough money to fund dozens of...

Won't the NIL legislation allow them to make money on the side? When you were on scholarship, did they pay room and board, provide meals customized for you by a dietitian? Did you have a personal trainer available at a gym just for people with your same talent? Did you also receive a stipend...

I like how people will rail against income inequality then advocate for players to get paid at the expense of other athletes.

The system isn't making billions. There are no dates on these links, so the info may be old, but UM clears ~$200k from athletics and football has ~$5.3 million profit. That money gets put back into the overall athletics program. Do you not see the value of a college education, room and board...

It's such a shame that they have no choice in the matter and get nothing out of it. Some colleges even make them meet academic standards, take classes, and then brand them for life as alum. Colleges are monsters.

Dude, that sht's uncalled for.