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Originally Posted by valo403
You know what that's a great argument that I didn't really think of when considering all the things at play here.
The NCAA isn't forcing these guys to play there, they could very well go ahead and train on their own, or better yet bring suit against the NFL and NBA in order to play at whatever age they wish. Training on your own, or being in the minors, isn't as appealing because it wouldn't allow athletes to leverage off of the platform, and enjoy the benefits and frills, of big time college sports. As much as these programs use athletes to benefit them, plenty of athletes are using programs to enhance their brand.
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Sure, I think his point is a good one, but isn't in the NCAA who wants to keep the 2 year/ 1 year minimums in Football and Basketball so they keep their recruits.
Also, I'm (somewhat) okay with the universities not paying these athletes, but they should be allowed to get a job (and if it pays $25,000 a year to be a security guard at the local dealership, so be it) or sell their autographs. The NCAA prevents them from making ANY money, even if it's off their own likeness.