Critics insist that college athletes are initially mere students who are still in the learning process and paying them salaries would hurt the spirit of college sports more than helping it. This view was opened by the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA)
Explanation:
College athletes put their bodies in risks and play for their team whereas paid athletes would have made millions even though they suffer a life risking injury. Hence college athletes need to be paid. College athletes, especially those who became popular in football or basketball, help their schools create revenue through selling of tickets, and hosting fundraising events.
They generate revenue and hence they must be paid. NCAA a financial milestone of eleven billion dollars which was possible by the tournaments play for CBS and Turner company.
