Student-athletes are slaves versus I've been working my whole life. Unfortunately, sensationalized arguments like these have become commonplace in the debate over whether or not student-athletes should be paid. Below, are the facts surrounding some key questions: how much do schools actually make off athletics; how would paying athletes change recruiting parity; how difficult is it to follow the rules; where do the terms amateur and student-athlete come from; how much do professional athletes really get paid. Below are the facts so you can form your own educated opinion on these topics.