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Zeitghost

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13. That makes sense

Reply to BlueIn_W_Pa (Reply #12)

Fri Aug 11, 2023, 11:26 AM

Aug 2023

The vast majority of college athletes (at all levels) are not on scholarship. But then most are true "student-athletes" that are there for school first.

But the vast majority of those in the money making programs are on full ride with room, board and now NIL money. It's not a bad deal considering most will never sniff the pros.

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