Welp. That's it.

[Dr. Shades]

Imagine trying to coach a college football team but only a select few players get paid, and they get paid regardless of performance. Not only do they get paid, but they get paid A LOT. Most of them are in the six figure range but some get paid millions, and then they can take that money and without any legal repercussions, renege on their commitment to the team and just transfer out to another team that promises them more money. Most of these kids going into the NFL draft these days are already millionaires.

Okay, so college football athletes will become paid like professional football athletes. Aren’t we supposed to want college to be as similar to the pros as it can be? If so, how is this a bad thing?

[Doctor CamNC4Me]

What's a cornerback?

He’s the guy who, after your toddler sprints past Dad and is making a beeline to the street, scoops him up at the sidewalk.

- Doc

[Vēritās]

Imagine trying to coach a college football team but only a select few players get paid, and they get paid regardless of performance. Not only do they get paid, but they get paid A LOT. Most of them are in the six figure range but some get paid millions, and then they can take that money and without any legal repercussions, renege on their commitment to the team and just transfer out to another team that promises them more money. Most of these kids going into the NFL draft these days are already millionaires.

Okay, so college football athletes will become paid like professional football athletes. Aren’t we supposed to want college to be as similar to the pros as it can be? If so, how is this a bad thing?

1. Only some players get paid.
2. No salary cap.
3. It is technically still illegal to pay kids to play, but the NCAA hasn't stepped up to regulate the current system and it has already become corrupt.
4. Despite being paid ridiculous amounts of money kids are not bound by contractual obligations to play, perform, and most importantly, to remain in school.

Imagine trying to work around "paying a kid to play" (technically illegal) by instead, paying them for their "name image and likeness" and as soon as they get the money they renege and leave the state. This money comes from boosters and local businesses that are incentivizing kids to stay in college by paying them to be spokespersons. So for example, a car dealership in a college town, say Tuscaloosa Alabama, pays a college player for Alabama to be in their car commercials. The contract is for $250k. But then the kid transfers to rival school, Georgia. What good are those commercials now?

[Vēritās]

What's a cornerback?

Smaller, quicker players, typically 5'10" - 6'2" tall and between 175 and 195 lbs who can run a 40 yd dash 4.3- 4.5 seconds. These are the guys who are trying to prevent the wide receivers from catching the ball.

[Dr. Shades]

Imagine trying to work around "paying a kid to play" (technically illegal) by instead, paying them for their "name image and likeness" and as soon as they get the money they renege and leave the state. This money comes from boosters and local businesses that are incentivizing kids to stay in college by paying them to be spokespersons. So for example, a car dealership in a college town, say Tuscaloosa Alabama, pays a college player for Alabama to be in their car commercials. The contract is for $250k. But then the kid transfers to rival school, Georgia. What good are those commercials now?

So, you're going to stop watching college football because you're concerned that companies who hire college kids to be in commercials might lose money?

[Jersey Girl]

What's a cornerback?

He’s the guy who, after your toddler sprints past Dad and is making a beeline to the street, scoops him up at the sidewalk.

- Doc

I know exactly nothing. There, I admit it. I believe every single thing you tell me.

[Vēritās]

Imagine trying to work around "paying a kid to play" (technically illegal) by instead, paying them for their "name image and likeness" and as soon as they get the money they renege and leave the state. This money comes from boosters and local businesses that are incentivizing kids to stay in college by paying them to be spokespersons. So for example, a car dealership in a college town, say Tuscaloosa Alabama, pays a college player for Alabama to be in their car commercials. The contract is for $250k. But then the kid transfers to rival school, Georgia. What good are those commercials now?

So, you're going to stop watching college football because you're concerned that companies who hire college kids to be in commercials might lose money?

I'm no longer going to be a booster.

[honorentheos]

What's a cornerback?

He’s the guy who, after your toddler sprints past Dad and is making a beeline to the street, scoops him up at the sidewalk.

- Doc

That's a solid description.

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