COLUMBIA, S.C. — There is a push to pay college athletes to play in California and now, it’s being considered in South Carolina.
[California college athlete 'fair pay' bill goes to governor]
South Carolina lawmakers Justin Bamberg and Marlon Kimpson said they are ready to file a bill to open the door for student-athletes to get paid for their names, images and likenesses.
In the video at the top of this webpage, the latest in that effort and what pros have to say about it.
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