The Charade of the NCAA

Johnny Manziel has brought a great deal of excitement to Texas A&M football as well as a lot of money. His current problem highlights what is wrong with the NCAA and college sports.

Johnny Football faces a season long suspension after admitting that he signed autographs at a show for a "five figure" payment. This is in direct violation of NCAA rules. Manziel comes from a wealthy family and is often seen driving around campus in a Mercedes.

He has become a cash cow for his school. In light of his phenomenal season last year and bowl game, the dollars are raining on Texas A&M. Coach Kevin Sumlin  got a $700,000 raise to go with his $3.4 million annual salary. All of the coaching staffs got bonuses. Would they have received them if the team had a losing record? Of course not.

College sports are filled with hypocrisy. Student athletes pretend that are interested in getting a degree and the schools go along with that. The NCAA even has academic eligibility requirements which are a joke.

The NCAA rides a high horse when they crack down on schools. I believe that the players should get some type of financial stipend in addition to their scholarship. When a team wins, the money flows from the alumnae. The schools use their athletes for their own financial benefit.

Meanwhile, the NCAA will probably hammer Johnny Football because it's all a charade.