Paying College Athletes

Advocating against paying collegiate athletes, arguing that it would undermine the amateur status of college sports, disrupt the balance between academics and athletics, and create financial and logistical challenges for institutions.

Supporting limited compensation for collegiate athletes, such as covering the full cost of attendance, including tuition, room and board, and other expenses, but opposing direct salaries.

Favoring a system where athletes can earn performance-based rewards or bonuses, such as for winning championships or achieving certain milestones, while maintaining the amateur status of college sports.

Supporting the right of collegiate athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness through endorsements, sponsorships, and other commercial opportunities, without direct payment from the institutions.

Advocating for a revenue-sharing model where athletes receive a percentage of the revenue generated by their sport, recognizing their contribution to the financial success of college athletics programs.

Supporting full professional compensation for collegiate athletes, treating them as employees of the institutions and paying them salaries in addition to providing scholarships and other benefits.