The controversy about the pay for college athletes is a topic that is not easily answered. Athletes claim they contribute a lot to the games, merchandise, and media rights for their schools but get nothing in return. They put their lives on the line because so many picked up injuries during competitions. 

If they are paid, it could help them to meet all their expenses. It could also motivate them since they are working hard. Critics fear that pay would alter the very notion of college sports and that there would be an emphasis on money rather than learning. But the question remains: Should college athletes be given direct salaries?