I think the problem with Bloom was that he was going to get endorsements, not a salary. IIRC, Ricky "I smoke two joints" Williams played minor league baseball while in college so he could pay for his sister's college (he was technically a walk-on). The NCAA is more concerned with Bloom because much of his prominence (and thus, money-making ability) is due to playing college football. Not saying the NCAA is right...
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