Bold truth: college athletes should be paid, but tenure isn’t deserved.
Democracy Dies in Darkness
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When you’re forced into court to keep playing, it’s a clear signal that it’s time to move on and pursue a real career.
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We’ve arrived at a juncture that clashes with the core values of a fair and informed society, and dismantles the widely accepted truths we’ve held for years. Yet as college sports relentlessly push forward, ignoring common sense and fairness, someone has to speak up:
Note: The following rewrite preserves the original meaning and key points while rephrasing for clarity and accessibility. It begins with a provocative opening to engage readers and ends with a prompt to invite discussion about differing viewpoints.
