re: 5th Grader Reading Skills....Does LSU have this issue?

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The real thing that is becoming more clear to everyone is that in this day of big tv contracts, huge stadiums and money flowing like wine, football players are NOT STUDENTS! They are semi-pro athletes being paid a sub-standard wage. Who does this benefit? The University, coaches, athletic dept. employee's, tv networks, etc.

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The "student-athelete" benefits too.

Ask yourself this...would any of these functionally illiterate college guys be any better off as functionally illiterate high school drop outs? A 10th grader who reads at a 5th grade level has zero incentive to finish HS. The chance at playing D1 ball gives them that incentive.

I just don't buy this exploitation argument. If you can play ball, you can go to Canada or try your luck as a UFA after 3 years.

No need to go to a major university that will put you on national TV and give you exposure to NFL scouts if you feel like they're taking advantage of you.