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No, they shouldn't be paid to play college athletics. They already receive perks that a regular student doesn't, travel stipends, housing allowances, and some even full ride scholarships. A lot of these athletes aren't even serious about academics so the only real work they are putting in is in their sport. Remember that in most schools football is the only sport in which a profit is made, and these profits are then used to hold up the entire athletic program. Women's volleyball, swimming, baseball, athletic facilities, training grounds, playing fields, they are all supported by football. Having to pay athletes, is only going to cause these other sports to suffer.
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