Bear in mind they are getting on the average - $20,000 in free room and board and tuition per year plus all travel expenses and they do get money for bowl trips, like a $400 stipend.
They also get to see the country, fly on chartered planes and stay in great hotels with great food...it is not like they are getting nothing!! A college education if they choose to study and realize the benefit of a free BA from a major university is pricelss. Only 5% of all NCAA Players make the NFL!!!
I say NO....perhaps a stipend of $500 per month since they are not allowed to have a job...but thats should be it...$125 a week for beer and pizza and oir a movie or two is plenty for a 19 year old...