I have long been reluctant to criticize college athletes as they have been student-athletes who were just receiving a free education, some food and lodging, and athletic training in return for their athletic performance for the school and fans.

In the new world of NIL deals and every athlete being a potential free agent the next year (or month or week) for whatever cash they can get, I feel much more free to comment negatively on their athletic performance.

The well paid coaches have always been fair game for whatever comments.

How do others feel?