Many people believe that NCAA players should not be paid for the sports they play, but others believe that since they are risking their future and their injuries, they should be. paid. NCAA players should be paid for the sports they play, but only elite players should be paid. For example, players such as Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M, Jameis Winston of Florida State, and Tre Mason of Auburn should be paid for their success in college football. These three players have produced numbers this season that people haven't seen in years, and many analysts believe they need to be rewarded with money for their success as great football players. . The debate over whether or not college athletes should be paid began with the creation of the NCAA. There is no doubt that only Division 1 athletes should be paid because they are the ones who have worked the hardest to get to where they are. The NCAA began in 1906 and was created by President Theodore Roosevelt. It was designed to "encourage reforms" to college football practices in the early 20th century, which had led to repeated injuries and deaths and "prompted many colleges and universities to abandon the sport." After this, New York University Chancellor Henry MacCracken convened a meeting of thirteen colleges and universities to initiate changes in the rules of football. As college athletics grew, the vision of the nation's athletic programs changed, forcing the NCAA to create three different levels of collegiate athletics. In 1973, the membership of the Association was divided into three competitive divisions 1, 2 and 3. "Five years later, the members of Division 1 voted to create subdivisions 1-A and 1-AA in football . » It wasn't until the 1980s that they allowed women to play collegiate sports...... middle of paper ......tion_of_the_ridiculous.html>.Cotterell, Bill. “Compensate college athletes what they are worth.” Gentlemen ProQuest. Np, and Web. September 12, 2013. .Dorfman, Jeffrey. “If you want college athletes to get paid, talk to the NFL and the NBA.” Forbes. Forbes Magazine, January 7, 2014. Web. January 7, 2014. .Henderson, John. "Push to pay college football players gains momentum."ProQuest Sirs. Np, and Web. September 27, 2013. .Zerbe, Richard. "Notice." The Seattle Times. Np, and Web. January 9. 2014.