re: JFF on the Cover of Time-"It's time to pay college athletes"

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Texas' fan base is still much larger than A&M's. You would literally get spanked for every in state recruit there is. LSU, Florida, Alabama... revenue and ticket sales imply that these schools have fanbases that will spend and spend as well, and therefore will win their state battles AND snatch a few from other states, but none of them *HAVE* to compete with Texas. You do. You say that now, about Manziel, but do you think he would be wearing an Aggie uniform with this rule in place? He'd be getting a transfer quicker than you can say "Hook 'em Horns."

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Texas has more money than TAMU, sure. But the difference isn't as great as you think. TAMU's AD sits in the top ten with regard to revenue generated, good for third in the SEC.

TAMU donors also gave $13 million more than their longhorn counterparts last year.

In short, TAMU's pockets are deep. And while they're not quite as deep as Texas', they pack enough cash to thrive in the Olympic system.