Summary and Response: Counterargument to "Privilege, not job"

     In a recent article called "Privilege, not job: College athletes shouldn't get paid" by Kate Murphy, Kate argues that it is a privilege for college students to play football, not a job. She states that they shouldn't get paid because she believes being an employee to the university isn't right. College students believe they should get paid because they put in hours of hard work every week. On the other hand, Murphy believes that it is a choice for them to make and it is a privilege to be part of a team that represents your university. She states that those players are on the team because of the coach, on behalf of the university so they shouldn't take it for granted.
     This author makes it a good point when she says that it is a privilege for them to be on the team. But I believe that due to the fact that these athletes are putting in their precious time and dedication into representing the university; they should get paid. Without these athletes, the university and other wide broad series would not make any profit. I didn't find this article persuading because she stated that being an employee to the university is frowned upon, but when it comes down to it, hundreds of college students have jobs on campus. I believe people that don't support college athlete pay would favor this article due to the fact that they don't support it either. They would applaud this article because they most likely agree with her.