College athleted should be paid salaries by their schools. Athletes have to put in countless hours -- often more than their academically-inclined counterparts. Yet, many have no gurantee of success in the sport thereafter. Giving them money provides a reason for athletes to participate in an activity that brings the school so much revenue, and in fact supports academic programs as well. Additionally, on the note of money, allowing for revenue sharing is onyl fair, considering colleges make money off their student athletes regardless.

Even if most lose money, they still gain increased notoriety. Schols like LSU, Duke, and USC recieve more applications in part because of the lively student life held up by sports. So even if the papers don't show it, sports still play a role. Also, as I said earlier, athletes don't always have the same oppurtnities after school. They are taking their time to provide the school with the benefits coming with athletics, and should be compensated for their time and potential risk of injury that could detract from future employment.

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