Legalities aside, anyone who has ever watched football knows that Cam Newton is worth way more than $180,000 to your football. His Heisman run against LSU is worth twice that alone.
The suits at the NCAA will never understand, but he’s quite easily the best value in the SEC. Don’t believe me? Take a look at what you’d get at other SEC schools for $180,000:
Alabama: 3/4′s of Nick Saban’s growth elixirs, salves, tonics and other height enhancing devices
Much like Napoleon before him, Saban isn’t actually short. But that doesn’t mean he isn’t insecure about his perceived lack of height.
Vanderbilt: The entire football budget
The above picture is the football office staff picture. Everyone is present.
Ole Miss: Houston Nutt’s text plan overages
He’s gotta keep up with recruits and hot local news anchors. Unfortunately, unlimited messaging still hasn’t hit Mississippi.
South Carolina: Steve Spurrier’s golf expenses
The Ol’ Ballcoach’s greens fees don’t pay themselves. And neither does that membership at Augusta.
Arkansas: Maintenance costs for Ryan Mallett
Since he is American-made, that means he’s lumbering, handles poorly, breaks down quite often and repairs are expensive.
Florida: Yearly rent for Steve Addazio’s Safe House
Complete with buckshot-proof glass, 24-hour bodyguards, and a sophisticated jort identification system. Like fingerprints, no pair of jean shorts are exactly alike.
I love the article. It is amazing what these schools can rake in off of their volunteer student athletes. Even when they pay, they still see positive gains!