They are. Many make millions while they get fed and a degree that means **** handed to them. What ruined college sports was turning it into a business making billions and paying everyone except the athletes.
Whats wrong with making money? Doesn't cost you anything does it? At most colleges Football and basketball covers the athletic program costs and no tax dollars are used to cover any xoaches salary. That money comes direct from the Athletic associations coffers - private donor money.