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[QUOTE="OttoinGrotto, post: 1605731, member: 297"]
I'm saying that the system is set up such that players sacrifice their bodies and well being playing an extremely violent game while others profit from them, and the only way for the player to get (what I believe is rightfully) their own is to leave that system. It's zero sum - somebody's getting money for football, but if you're in college, it's not you. Nobody's exploiting Stanley the business major like that, and Stanley can work in his field until he retires in his 60s or 70s. In football if a guy is still playing in his 30s he's a huge success. So why on earth should that player shorten his career? A good reason might be because he thinks he can improve his draft position and make more money in the long run, but that's no guarantee and I can't fault anyone for saying it's too great a risk, especially when they've already given a school four years.

I really think the casual fun underestimates the absolute beating these guys take, to say nothing of the time commitment for study, strength and conditioning. But hey, they get a scholarship, so it all balances out.Oh Lord

College athletics is a sham and they should get out as quickly as they can if paying for play is at all a realistic possibility.
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