It’s very difficult to argue that college football players shouldn’t receive a proper portion of the revenue their sport generates. There is the spirit of amateurism, and then there is the very real billions of dollars flowing into college coffers.

The scholarships awarded to college football athletes are a pittance. According to ESPN’s Rod Gilmore, a full football scholarship at Alabama gets you $15,000 to cover tuition and expenses for a year. Alabama coach Nick Saban makes $4 million annually.

The NCAA has shown no sign of deciding that its athletes deserve a piece. Only a handful will go on to have professional football careers. Those who are willing to turn pro straight out of high school are frustrated by the NFL draft rules, which say players have to have completed three years of school. Meanwhile, colleges make money off their student-athletes hand over fist: gate, television rights, merchandising, money for new or upgraded football stadiums, you name it. This has to stop.