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[QUOTE="HtownOrange, post: 1100332, member: 622"]
The real issue about money is not what the schools and conferences earn.  The real money is made by the networks and the merchandisers.  While the masses focus on the schools and the players, the only people making real money are the networks and merchandisers.  If EA can pay $400-$700, then let them pay the players directly, the players can pay taxes.  The schools get their cut for using the school' name, colors, mascot, etc.

Watch the B1G get a TV pay increase.  That comes from the networks.  They don't give increases unless they know they will make even more money.  All of the conferences are underpaid (P5 and G5).  Don't be surprised if the P5 band together as one league and arrange a TV deal like the pros do (kind of full circle, but if it nets more $$, the schools will do it).  To add insult to injury, look at what the sports announcers are paid and all they do is get to watch more of what we like and discuss it on TV!  We pay to watch sports and discuss it freely on boards like this.
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