Should college athletes get paid has been the biggest question in college athletics for quite some time now. Just by watching them on TV, you can tell they are hardworking, dedicated passionate, and truly love what they do. College sports are definitely more entertaining than pro sports in my opinion because it amazes me that they not only athletes being showcased every weekend, they are also a student just like me. Although they are being showcased on TV every weekend, they are not getting paid for it.

This is a frustrating topic because some people are for it and others are against it. Reasons why some people are against it is because they are too young of an age to be getting paid. I can kind of see their point because when I started working at my job my senior year of high school, I would spend my money on things I really did not need. Now that I am older, I know how to manage my money better. Another reason why people think athletes should not be paid is most athletes are on scholarships. They help pay for the sport they play so technically they are already getting paid. Reasons why people think that athletes should get paid is because their talents are being showcased every weekend on national TV, just like all of the pro players. College athletes, just like professional athletes, are just as hard working, dedicated, and passionate about the sport that they play.

In my opinion, I think athletes should get paid. They are showcased every weekend for their talents just like the pros are and they are receiving  nothing in return. Some athletes come from broken families and poverty and have a job while they are going to school and going to practice. The solution to this problem was finally solved when the NCAA announced that student-athletes will be paid for the use of their name, image, and likeness during the 2021-22 school year.

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