Wake
Active member
The athletes I knew 10 years ago, didn't get nearly enough to cover actual eating expenses of the average college student. If they do not have any support from other sources, most student athletes cannot afford the college lifestyle my friends and I had. Paying 10K would change that.Athletes currently have the option to live off site and eat where they want. They get a monthly check to cover those expenses. Most choose this option. The new money is just extra pocket cash.
I'm not saying we should pity college athletes, getting a free education is an awesome thing. If they chose not to pay them, I won't be upset. I'm just saying, 10K a year is not a crazy amount to give them.