Bleacher Report: Denard Robinson's Play Hints at Troubling Reality for Some College Players
If Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson's performance against Michigan State is a good indicator of the depth of his skills against a great defense, Robinson may serve as this season's manifestation of a nasty, lingering dilemma in college football. By prohibiting players from receiving personal stipends or hiring agents, the NCAA attempts to bill college athletics as a cultivator of skills necessary for long-term success. Yet, at the same time, boosters force most college football programs like corporations, with wins as their revenue. To reconcile the interests of both parties, colleges seek middle ground by treating players as both students and ...