For the love of God, just pay college athletes already

I can't see how paying the players will accomplish anything. Even if you pay them $50,000/yr you are still going to see agents and shoe companies going after the five-star recruits. Colleges don't have a chance in a bidding war with billion dollar shoe companies.

Part of the solution is get rid of the one-and-dones. Let these kids sign contracts after high school and go pro.