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6. Student athlete

Reply to Are_grits_groceries (Reply #3)

Tue Jan 28, 2014, 02:02 PM

Jan 2014

One goes to university to be educated, first and foremost. As it stands, compensation for playing is a scholarship, which provides them with the opportunity to pursue a career outside of sports. If they want "employee" status, join a developmental or semi-pro organization and begin their careers immediately.

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