Unpaid athletes, overpaid coaches, and merchandise revenue are big business in college athletics. Colleges make millions from ticket sales, memorabilia and television contracts and don't let athletes see them. Athletes risk career-ending injuries every time they go out to play or train. Additionally, players at these universities have to handle academic and athletic requirements, but don't see any extra money. These additional requirements may include things like honors classes, community service, and service projects. Although some athletes receive scholarships, sometimes these are not enough to pay for housing and tuition. Some people may wonder whether college athletes should receive a share of the profits. Opponents think athletes shouldn't be paid because they already receive money in the form of scholarships and free travel to and from games. Supporters believe athletes should be paid because they risk a lot and do a lot to generate revenue for these colleges. Should college athletes get paid? Scholarships are already awarded to athletes; what else do they need? Some athletes, especially in football and basketball, receive full-time scholarships, which means their education is paid for and they want even more money. Donaldson points out that “the “payment” the student-athlete receives for being a scholarship athlete is a full athletic scholarship that includes tuition, room and board. . . also receiving a monthly salary that can vary from $500 to $1,000 for basic expenses (food and gas)” (page 4 of 7). Some athletes receive up to $50,000 a year including books, tutoring and access to fitness centers. According to Chen, high sc... half the paper... but without giving them any part of the profit. These athletes are seen as entertainment and many think it's just a game and don't understand what it takes to be a college athlete. They don't understand that being a college athlete is their job. Colleges make millions from ticket sales, memorabilia and television contracts and don't let athletes see them. Athletes risk career-ending injuries every time they play or play their sport for these universities, as well as run an academic and athletic program without seeing extra money. Although some athletes receive scholarships, sometimes these are not enough to pay for housing and tuition. Jackson states, “We need to stop looking at college athletics as an educational outlet and look at it for what it has become: a business platform” (p. 3 of 4).