This could be problematic for athletes in Division II, who receive scholarships, but since their families are strapped for cash they have no money for other expenses. Yeah for Shaquille O'Neal, now L.A. Laker fans get to pay for his salary. Money has seemingly corrupted pro sports. Now hold outs, strikes and reneged contracts get more air time than actual sports highlights. Most leave early to pursue pro careers anyway.
Some athletes still play for the love of the game.
I know you don't believe me, but I know they're out there. Some are even concerned with getting a degree. The argument for paying athletes has been they bring revenue to the school and should receive some of the money. I just don't see how paying athletes would be feasible. It would put smaller schools at a disadvantage, giving them possibly less revenue if the university had to pay their athletes.