re: If you were a bigtime college athlete, would you accept improper benefits

if I came from family money, like JFF, i would turn it down. Dont need it and I dont want to jeopardize my college career/teammates careers/school.

If I had a standard middle class upbringing(which is what I had growing up) i would take it only if I had absolute confidence that I would not get caught. So it all depends on the circumstances behind the deal. Being accused of that would be embarrasing and hurt my image on campus/back home.

If I came from poverty you better believe I would accept the money.