Let me be blunt: I’m not going to hand over my hard-earned money so some 20-year-old kid can get a six-figure payout to play college ball. I already support my team the way any real fan should—by showing up when I can, buying tickets, wearing the gear, and staying loyal through wins and losses. But now we’re being told that if we really care, we need to cough up more cash to pay players? No thanks.
These athletes already get more than most college students could dream of: full scholarships, top-tier facilities, training, meals, housing, and access to massive future earning potential. And now, some are pulling in hundreds of thousands—millions, even—because the system’s turned into a free-for-all bidding war? It’s out of control.
If BYU or any other fanbase wants to turn their program into a minor league team funded by desperate donors, let them. I’m not playing that game. You can’t shame me or guilt me into thinking I owe these athletes anything more than the support I’ve already been giving for years.
Call me old school, call me stubborn—I don’t care. Until there’s some structure, some sanity, and a shred of fairness brought back to college sports, don’t expect me to treat NIL like a church donation plate.
