[Silverstring]

I'm surprised there isn't more discussion around this excellent article. It certainly made me question my stances in regard to the system and the supposed "sanctity" of the college amateur system as it stands now.

Sadly, most will not bother to read it because of it's density/length.

The movie ticket example is an oversimplification. Yes, a college education has it's benefits in the long run, but should we not consider the day to day lives these players lead? Also, as the article states, what if their scholarship is rescinded? The "free education" argument hold no merit then, as many of these athletes don't have the resources to pay to complete their degree, exactly like the example the reporter used.

To start, I think colleges should be able to offer guaranteed multiple-year scholarships.