Greed is defined as an excessive desire for wealth or possessions. I believe greed goes hand in hand with the current question of whether or not college athletes should be paid. These athletes don't feel like the scholarships are enough for what they do on the field and their greedy mentality demands more. Pro-athlete pay groups might say that all the money schools generate from televised football games and sporting events should go to those who earned it, but I believe the money earned should be spent to another cause. I agree with an article published today by USA that "scholarship money, about $40,000 a year depending on the school, is a sufficient exchange for athletic services." If athletes are paid, school sports programs will be changed for the worse. The primary purpose of colleges and universities should be to provide education; therefore, student-athletes should not be paid for their sport and instead settle for their tuition and equipment paid for as well as their participation in the sport they love. Intercollegiate athletes are very well supported by their schools and do not need it. other remuneration. Football and basketball recruiters visit high schools to try to persuade young athletes to join their teams, offering them free tuition, housing, food, transportation and tutors. With all their big college expenses paid for, athletes don't necessarily need the money. Many students would love to get free tuition first and foremost, but they don't because they're not on the football team. Another argument that few people have thought about is if sports teams generate revenue and athletes get that money, do high school athletes get paid as well? High school...... middle of article...... ask students whether or not they agree with paying student-athletes. The chart shows that "among those who opposed cash payments to student-athletes, 39 percent believed athletic departments did not have enough money for additional payment beyond a scholarship." This provides a good example of what students think will happen if athletes start getting paid. Sobocinski, Eric J. "Marquette Sports Law Review". College athletes? What is fair pay? 7th series. 7 (1996). Print.This scholarly review written by Eric Sobocinski is a very informal article explaining the significance of intercollegiate sports in America as well as the current state of intercollegiate athletes. He goes on to write about the history of sports such as the Greek ideals and how they can help transform intercollegiate athletics. He concludes by giving his recommendations for reform.