This is the most sensible thing. The reality is that while college football could pay many athletes, most sports are in the red. The vast majority of players are happy with a scholarship but the elite ones that generate a ton of dough, ratings and jersey sales should get some more. And the NCAA doesn't even have to pay them! Just let them do commercials and crap. And the old argument that it's a slippery slope that will lead to some bad stuff - child please! Look at the academic entrance scandal and all the other coach scandals in the last 5 years. This stuff is peanuts and at least it will be in the open. And may lead to NCAA Football again!