“The athletes make nothing, while all the others make millions or billions.”
So they shouldn’t play sports. The last I heard it was a choice. If they don’t like the rules they shouldn’t play the “game”.
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It is a choice, but the athletes and Northwestern are choosing to take a stand. However, being at Northwestern, they are likely never to see money for their work, but football players at the powerhouse schools will see the money when they are compensated for their work and for the merchandizing that is made off of their names.
Certainly, you would expect money if a private company like EA Sports used your name, picture and biographical data to sell their product.
Why should college football players not be allowed to own their own name and likeness?