I know there will always be an element of cheating in college athletics (or anything in life). We'll never be able to change it either - I'm okay with that. But if this goes on to making college football a little more wholesome, I'm okay with any interim smearing we get in the process. I don't want to be a supporter of an amateur sport where players are handled and sold like cattle. There's a league for that already and it's called the NFL.
Bring on the "but college football is a billion dollar industry!" replies. You know what? I don't care. 17 that and 17 you too. I can't help it if people enjoy watching amateur athletes play football and there are folks that make money in the process by broadcasting it on your HDTV. That doesn't excuse a behind the scenes market for the best players available. They can hold off 2 or 3 years before getting paid. Until then, they can enjoy their free educations.
Bring on the "but college football is a billion dollar industry!" replies. You know what? I don't care. 17 that and 17 you too. I can't help it if people enjoy watching amateur athletes play football and there are folks that make money in the process by broadcasting it on your HDTV. That doesn't excuse a behind the scenes market for the best players available. They can hold off 2 or 3 years before getting paid. Until then, they can enjoy their free educations.
