Just saw on the news — student loan debt now more than $1.4 trillion.

When all this comes tumbling down, how important will college athletics be?

As much as I enjoy college athletics, more importance is placed on them than is really deserved. For the long-term health of the region, state, or country, college presidents and boards need to put more energy lowering costs and improving education and research. We need an educated populace and innovative solutions to today's problems much more than a championship team.

I agree with your point completely.