Eric Reid Uses LSU Locker Rooms as Catalyst for Controversial Debate

Controversy and college football have went hand-in-hand for decades now. One of the biggest questions in sports -- is whether or not college athletes should get paid.
The NCAA brings in nearly $8 billion a year, and none of the money goes directly to the players that bring the talent. Instead, they're compensated with scholarships and conveniences throughout their college experience.
One school that brings in a ton of money is LSU, with an estimated annual profit of $56 million. With this money, they have put a decent chunk into their locker rooms. LSU's locker rooms look like something out of a movie, and Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid took note of it.
Reid played college ball at LSU seven years ago, and claimed that they're locker rooms were better than the current Panthers locker room. He also took issue with the fact that LSU renovated them -- because that money could've gone elsewhere. In Reid's mind, that money should've went towards scholarships.
The locker room when I was at LSU 7 years ago was better than the current one in Carolina. But there’s no money to compensate these young men for the revenue they bring to the school #JustSaying https://t.co/hlQtMy8dwd
— Eric Reid (@E_Reid35) July 22, 2019
there are folks who could use a scholarship more than our guys need a tv in their locker. Those who know me know the amount of love I have for LSU. This is too much though...
— Eric Reid (@E_Reid35) July 22, 2019
Reid's post on Twitter brought in some outside opinions -- and he happily responded.
Hey Emily! You interviewed me for a couple years. Now can I ask you a question? Dont u find it interesting that we can convince people 2 donate millions 2 renovate a facility that doesn’t need renovating? How many scholarships could have been given with the money used 2 renovate? https://t.co/piK2zdQjSc
— Eric Reid (@E_Reid35) July 22, 2019
I am well Justin. Hoping the same for you. It’s great that there’s an endowment put more money in it. Give more scholarships. I disagree that the facility was outdated. Ops pre renovation was more state of the art than virtually every place I’ve trained since leaving LSU. I know https://t.co/QlMOGtbNTT
— Eric Reid (@E_Reid35) July 22, 2019
Reid's problem with their lockers rooms isn't an unpopular opinion -- and it will be heavily debated, regardless of the ultimate outcome.
