The Paternalism of College Sports: Why Athletes Deserve Compensation The debate over compensating college athletes for their name, image, and likeness (NIL) has been contentious since its inception in 2021.
Proponents argue that it's only fair for athletes to profit from their talents, while opponents claim that it undermines the "purity" of college sports.
However, this paternalistic attitude towards student athletes is misguided and ignores the harsh realities of commercialized college sports.