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So where does the money go? You may or may not be surprised by the answer. This is a good education for parents and student-athletes. Check out The Business of Amateurs and you will be more enlightened.

A lot of questions surround how student-athletes are cared for when billions of dollars are made off the “backs” of student-athletes. Many have opinions as to whether student-athletes should be paid as an employee.

The total number of student-athletes should be looked at. Aside from participating in athletics, they have a lot on their minds. Their mental healthis important. Some are away from home for the first time. Many are too far from home to just hop on a bus to visit. Needless to say, these student-athletes are being forced to grow up, fast.

Remember that there is more to the story than money, it’s just that money is at the forefront.