Huskers Polls - SquareOffs

Do you support a direct compensation model for college athletes?

Asked by Husker Max

481 Votes

Do you support a direct compensation model for college athletes?

35%

Yes Yes

65%

No No

35%

Yes

4 Comments

Jacob Moseman

Compensation has always been tied to market value. These athletes are worth far more than they're being compensated, and that's been the case for over a century. Hence, they've been ripped off. I support salary, salary cap, and education on how to invest it in 401k style accounts.

Visitor

Much more controllable, and much more equitable.

Fred

its the law................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Loren Zimmerman

It has to fair across the board, from Fordham to Alabama. one monthly stipend for everyone, not just scholarship players. There has to be a limit on how many players all schools should abide by. Determine the national budget and every school must contribute.

65%

No

6 Comments

Doug Einsel

Everyone who already commented believes in the same thing I do.

Chuck Siegel

Compensation changes the entire dynamic of college athletics, and not in a positive way.

Robert Lloyd

They should be students and NOT professional athletes. If they want to get paid they can go pro. Personally, I believe they should cancel all sports in public schools and colleges though I love our Huskers.

Don Scott

Put myself through school in the 70's. They are getting for exchange of their athletic prowess what I had to work and save for. The two summers after high school I drove alfalfa trucks 12 hours a day 7 days a week. EARN IT!

Scott Ferguson

They already live better than most students. Free room and board, tutors, clothing, and actual education cost.

Dan List

They are compensated with room and board plus an education. The perks they get as athletes now are unbelievable!!!

Are you in favor of college football's 85-scholarship limit?

Asked by Husker Max

233 Votes

Are you in favor of college football's 85-scholarship limit?

50%

Yes Yes

50%

No No

50%

Yes

4 Comments

Chris Monaco

the big programs will thrive while the rest survive, with no limit its all about Money then

Steve Walker

If open, rich schools like Ohio State and Texas would have 300 players on their rooster, which would impact the recruit pool. Of course those who don't play would end up in transfer portal. The scholarship limits helps all schools access to good players. Even with NIL, the scholarship limit helps

Steve Walker

Scott Ferguson

Seems fair for the number of kids that actually play in games.

50%

No

1 Comment

Visitor

Most players don't get to go pro. As a former college walkon, being an athlete and having the $ to pay for college and other things is a huge burden. There is too much as a full time student and athlete to work as well. Opening more scholarships give more kids as much opportunity as possible.