If schools were to pay athletes that money would have to come from somewhere. If those funds were to come out of the money making sports like men basketball, football, etc, that money would have to be made up somewhere. Yes the big sports at the big schools may be money makers, but they are BIG machines that consume lots of capital. Ticket sales would have to go up, and yes tuition for all would go up.
I agree with those who question how you decide who get's paid and how much is the biggest issue. Is a Bagley more "valuable" to Duke and CBB than is the third string catcher on the women's softball team? If so, how much? Who decides??
Players should get paid. However IMHO the money cannot come from the schools. Players absolutely should be able to make money off their popularity thru endorsements. They should make money off gear sales. They should be able to earn money from appearances at camps or on video games or instructions videos and websites. Let them make any money they can, but it can't come from the school for which they play. No system would be flawless, but schools paying players is wrought with potential problems. Let the free market decide how much they are "worth" and how much they should get "paid".
Just my $.02
Alan