Question: One of the big differences between the National Football League and Power Five conference college football is that professional athletes receive payment for their services while collegiate athletics is strictly regulated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) with athletes not permitted to receive any benefits other than scholarships, some living expenses, books, and fees. (Yes, we all know that colleges do slip money to players, although it hardly matches what one might make in a salary.) Collegiate teams also have players who are walk-ons (no athletic scholarship) and players on partial scholarships. Given these restrictions and constraints, what can we predict about the following?
A. The quality of practice facilities for pro football players versus the practice facilities for the Power Five collegiate football players. Why?
B. The number of players permitted on the roster of pro football teams versus collegiate football teams. Why?