Q. Who is responsible for the high cost, high visibility nature of intercollegiate sports?Not guilty, as charged.
A: You are. Every time you or your family or friends watch a college game on television, buy college apparel with logos, purchase a ticket to the game, or otherwise participate in a college sports activity, you vote for the current system because the current system reflects the active and engaged enthusiasm of Americans for their college sports. --John V. Lombardi --Reality Check: The Enemy Is Us: Cost Reduction in College Sports (Inside Higher Ed)
A good, no-nonsense FAQ.
My best friend always comments on how ridiculous it is that professional athletes make so much money. The last time she complained she was sitting on my couch, watching a Steelers game, clad in a "Big Ben" T-shirt. Hah!