Covering the business of education and training

College football eats up so much of a school athletic budget.

Yeah, yeah, it generates income, too...but the average student never sees any of it in a discount for the tuition. A swimmer doesn't get a better pool out of it.

Still...college football lives on, feeding the NFL. Yup, the NFL eats new players.

The new college and pro season is just around the corner and the college players are weighing in.

1. Who is your preseason favorite to win the national championship?

USC: 49.5%
Florida: 17.6%
LSU: 8.4%
West Virginia: 5.9%
Michigan: 5.0%
Texas: 4.2%

Translated means - who will make the most money for their new recruits?

2. Who is your preseason favorite to win the Heisman?

Darren McFadden, Arkansas: 58.0%
John David Booty, USC: 10.1%
Steve Slaton, West Virginia: 8.4%
Brian Brohm, Louisville: 4.2%
Colt Brennan, Hawaii: 3.4%

Translate means - who is likely to get the best NFL deal?

3. Which coach besides your own would you most like to play for?

te Carroll, USC: 28.6%
Urban Meyer, Florida: 10.9%
Joe Paterno, Penn State: 10.2%
Bobby Bowden, Florida State: 8.4%
Steve Spurrier, South Carolina: 6.7%
Jeff Tedford, Cal: 3.4%
Bob Stoops, Oklahoma: 2.5%
Mack Brown, Texas: 2.5%
Nick Saban, Alabama: 2.5%

Translated means - which coach is the most overpaid?

4. Would you like to see college football institute a playoff?

Yes: 73.1%
No: 24.4%
Maybe: 2.5%

Translated means - would you like to play more so your college get even more money? 

5. How many hours per week do you spend on football-related activities?

0-19: 4.2%
20-29: 14.3%
30-39: 35.3%
40-49: 31.1%
50 or more: 15.1%

Translated means - do you understand now why your grades are so bad?

6. Should NCAA athletes be compensated beyond their scholarships?

es: 76.5%
No: 23.5%

Translated means - a $100K+ scholarship and an education that will get you a job after you are done playing isn't enough. What more can we do for you? 

7. Do you agree with the NCAA's recent decision to ban text-messages in recruiting?

Yes: 53.8%
No: 41.2%
Other: 5.0%

Translated means - can you write?

8. Do you read message boards or blogs where fans discuss your team?

Yes: 39.5%
No: 60.5%

Translated means - can you read?

Are you a football fan?