People believe that these students whom offer their services to the Universities should be paid for it. In many cases, athletes have more to offer than your average student, due to the athlete being able to generate money from performance. This is why people believe these students should be paid. Many disagree and believe athletes should not be paid and that it would take from the meaning of the game. One, whom says it would be unfair, is the President of the United States, Barack Obama. President Obama stated in an interview that he believes paying a player would “ruin the sense of college sports” (associated press, paying college athletes). This in many cases is agreed with, and many believe it is wrong due to the athletes receiving scholarships to attend and play sports at their university. Playing collegiate sports at the next level is looked at as more of an opportunity and a gift, rather than something deserved. This is why it is wrong for college athletes to be
People believe that these students whom offer their services to the Universities should be paid for it. In many cases, athletes have more to offer than your average student, due to the athlete being able to generate money from performance. This is why people believe these students should be paid. Many disagree and believe athletes should not be paid and that it would take from the meaning of the game. One, whom says it would be unfair, is the President of the United States, Barack Obama. President Obama stated in an interview that he believes paying a player would “ruin the sense of college sports” (associated press, paying college athletes). This in many cases is agreed with, and many believe it is wrong due to the athletes receiving scholarships to attend and play sports at their university. Playing collegiate sports at the next level is looked at as more of an opportunity and a gift, rather than something deserved. This is why it is wrong for college athletes to be