Should College Athletes be Paid?
In light of recent allegations concerning University of Georgia running back Todd Gurley and Florida State University quarterback Jameis Winston, who sports memorabilia experts claim have signed hundreds of items for sale and for their personal profit, the question becomes more relevant than ever before. Given the time that college athletes put in to their sports — and the revenue they generate at large universities — should they be compensated, or would that damage the NCAA’s fundamental purpose of amateur athletics? MBU Timeline bloggers weigh in on this current topic.
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