re: $126,935 is the average annual cost of a Student-Athlete at Alabama.

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That is probably because the kids going to college at a P5 school think their deal is just and fair. If they didnt, they are always welcome to the alternatives (semi-pro or cfl)

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Kids and their parents probably think it's just and fair. Im sure most sit at the table, and look at their options thinking college ball is best. All options for an 18 yo kid have pros and cons.

Miltary - money, great career, but potential for range of injuries to death.

Stay home and work at the local factory, fast food joint, or wally world, etc. Pros - money, and freedom. Cons - lack of experiences traveling or just simply "getting away" to have life experiences to grow as a person.

Stay home. Live off welfare. Join gangs. Do drugs. Higher chances of jail in a life. Etc.

People are leaving out this is a choice the kids/parents make. Colleges offer an option. If the terms are not acceptable then pick any other option available, and best of luck to you.

Side note: I'm not for paying players, but I would say that the ncaa/schools finding a way to help some (not fully cover) with some health care needs would be an interesting conversation I would support. I see a lot of mess, costs, etc, but at least looking at it.