85*35k per year is only 2.97mm annually in scholarship "cost". I'm hardpressed to get even close to saying these guys are "paid" by getting scholarships.
Give them the choice of a fair share of the gross revenue from their sport OR a scholarship. Their choice. The proof in value will be in what they choose.
Link: https://slapthesign.com/2020/02/29/notre-dame-football-comparing-financials/#:~:text=However%2C%20Forbes%20ranks%20Notre%20Dame,%24112%20million%20in%20annual%20revenue.
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