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As I have said, "star" players/difference makers deserve by Irishdog80
more since they generate dollars above what most scholarship athletes produce.
And I agree, Notre Dame and other high perceived value educational institutions should tout the value of their degree over others more often. That said, are Ivy League players asking for more money than a free ride, though most don't get one, than the student a Directional University.
Most athletic departments operate at a deficit. Pay athletes more if they bring in more money than a replacement athlete...there aren't very many that do.
And why am I being "pretty unreasonable"? Is it just because I disagree with much of your argument? The world is not black and white. The answer is in the gray.