Argufight
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Round 1
justdan805FOR
Yes college athletes should be paid. They deserved to be paid from their personal use of their image, their talent and skills in which enterains millions of people, make a major impact of earnings to brands.
FierceDebaterAGAINST
Did you know that only about two percent of college athletes ever turn pro? Paying every single one of them would be a huge waste, since most are already getting a valuable free education and training. That’s their real payment, and it’s plenty for the vast majority.
Round 2
justdan805FOR
It's not about either the college athlete goes pro or not. Major TV networks broadcast their games providing enterainment to viewers for a price. Those athletes deserve a piece of those earnings.
FierceDebaterAGAINST
Over 150,000 college athletes get scholarships worth nearly three billion dollars a year. That's real money covering tuition, room, board, and books. For most of them, that's already a pretty good payment for playing the sport they love, and it's more than enough.
Round 3
justdan805FOR
I don't think you understand the scale of the situation. If you provide a service in which you get paid the bare mininium of your housing and food, yet your work you provide has significant more value. You should be obligated to get paid more.
FierceDebaterAGAINST
Sure, the networks make money off these games, but that money goes back into the school and the athletic program. It pays for coaches, facilities, and those very scholarships that give so many students a free ride. Athletes are already getting a lot here without a paycheck.