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quote:But they don't really have to pay for any necessities besides gas. BS. Full ride scholarship athletes get one meal a day. One meal. Not all of these kids families can afford to give them pocket money, money for clothes, money for other essentials. Those kids deserve some money in their pockets.

Will you ever stop being full of shite?
Per NCAA rules:

Competition Days - On or Off Campus

Breakfast $ 8.00
Lunch 12.00
Dinner 15.00
Pre- or Post-Game Food Must Be Provided
Max. Total for Day $35.00

Note: If student dining is open, only meals missed as a result of events may be reimbursed. All practice schedules must allow for students to meet their scheduled meal times. The Associate Athletics Director for Compliance must approve any exception.

Non-Competition Days Â– Off Campus or Days When Student-Athletes are Required to Remain On Campus During Official University Vacation Periods for Practice/Competition (i.e., Spring Break)

Breakfast $ 8.00
Lunch 12.00
Dinner 15.00
Max. Total for Day $35.00

Hell, Alabama employs a full-time nutritionist to plan and deliver not only 3 meals a day, but various snacks and health drinks available in the athlete's lounge and workout areas.

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Posted by townestoldme2

Austin, TX

Member since Sep 2012

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Posted on 3/28/14 at 9:14 am to coachcrisp

As a former scholly player at A&M, It varies from school to school. If you live off campus, the NCAA allows the school to give the athlete whatever the average rent is in the area, plus the average of meal plans. At A&M in the early 2000's it was about $700. Since my dad made more than 35k a year, I was not eligible for any grants or extras.

That is not a lot of money to pay rent and buy food for a month... let alone gas, insurance, and beer.

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