Rece Davis: College Athletes Should Be Compensated (AUDIO)

College Football is at a crossroads.

On one hand, the sport seems like it is thriving, generating millions upon millions of dollars in revenue.  However, at the same time attendance numbers are beginning to dwindle, little by little.

Then there are the additional revenues reaching athletic departments via the television contracts; agreements that agree upon everything from coverage of football all the way to softball.  But now a judge in California has ruled that athletes may have a right to the funds generated by their likeness.

Rece Davis of ESPN joined The Game Wednesday night and touched on each of these issues, among a  range of topics.

As previously reported by the Birmingham News reported college football has seen its lowest attendance numbers had dipping to its lowest levels since 2003. Davis cited the growing popularity of high definition televisions and growth of television production of college football.  He noted that for College Football to stop the trend of declining attendance, it will be key to promote a better fan experience.

Recently, however, the story surrounding collegiate athletics is a federal judge's ruling that athletes can legally pursue a share of television revenues. While Davis did not address the case, he did say that he's always believed that there should not be a cap on what athletes can receive

To hear Wednesday's interview with Rece Davis in its entirety, including his thoughts on Alabama's 3rd BCS National Championship in 4 seasons, visit The Game Replay here.

Audio coming courtesy of The Game on Tuscaloosa's Sports Authority 99.1 WDGM.  The program airs weeknights from 6-8pm.