You're trying to make an argument against something that has existed in our country since our independance and somehow making Manziel an exception.
And how ar eyou determining 25K? That seems kind of low when your including books, tuition, free meals on a daily basis that probably add over $1000. They get free strength and conditioning programs at a permier level that most people on the street couldn't even afford.
Athletes nowadays get open ended credit cards to use on University campus for whichever they wish, all included in their "scholarship".