Ralph Nader--It's time to eliminate college athletic scholarships

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Ripped from ESPN

WASHINGTON -- Consumer advocate Ralph Nader is calling for the elimination of college athletic scholarships, saying the move is necessary to "de-professionalize" college athletes.

Nader's League of Fans, a group aimed at reforming sports, proposes that the scholarships be replaced with need-based financial aid. He says that would help restore academic integrity to college sports.

The Associated Press obtained a copy of the proposal Thursday, ahead of its official release.

Nader, a former presidential candidate, argues that his plan would also help reduce the "win-at-all-costs" mentality in high schools, by reducing the incentive of college scholarships.

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Just from this blurb text alone...I like this idea. It does seem to be a way to "drain the swamp of sleeze" that is college recruiting.

It would ***** high school athletes to actually study at the high school level which would be beneficial since only a slim percentage of college athletes actually make it to the pros. So, Education would come back to being the primary goal of college.

If the colleges eliminate scholarships then there would probably have to be true "*****" leagues for NBA and NFL....and I'm not sure colleges would go for that at all. I think they want to keep the golden goose cash cow fat and happy....:anonymous

THoughts?