Should they be paid?

Miscellaneous discussions. Things that don't have anything to do with Western, Leatherneck Athletics, college sports in general, etc.
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leatherface
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Any comments? Personally, I really don't believe athletes should be paid above the scholarships they receive. I do know the points- both pro and con.I do agree that their images shouldn't be used to make money by other parties. But,where would that go? Only football and basketball? What about other sport participants, band, cheerleaders?( Actually, I believe some schools do give band members stipends for some additional gigs).

Athletes at only the five power conferences? That would leave out UConn and other basketball powers, but not a member of the so-called power conferences who just voted to basically make up their own rules.
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Tere North
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I do not agree with pay to play. The are students first. If schools, conferences, etc., want to opt out, fine, but eliminate them from NCAA. Then, no NCAA championships for them.
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