So colleges are just supposed to turn into minor league franchises? That's what paying athletes really means. Look, I get it - these athletes bring in millions for their schools. But let's be real about what a scholarship already provides. We're talking about tuition, room, board, books - that's easily $200,000 at a top school. For most students, that's life-changing money. The real issue is that most college sports don't even make money. Something like 90% of athletic departments operate at a loss. So who's paying these athletes? It's not the football revenue - it's student fees and taxpayer money. And honestly, how do you even figure out what's fair? Does the backup quarterback get paid less than the starter? What about the women's volleyball team? The second you put a price tag on it, you're creating a mess no one's thought through.

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