Coach, I understand what you're saying, but you missed my point.
Will there really be any less money coming in to these football factories if 20 or 30 guys at the bottom of the roster aren't getting full rides? People don't watch on TV or buy tickets to see the benchwarmers, they're there to watch the starters. If a kid comes in even with a half-ride the first year, a good freshman year might earn him a little more.
No one is denying what D-I football has meant to these universities. But, 100 full rides? C'mon, this is like your rich brother refusing to loan you money, while suggesting you rob the neighbors to get some. Give back 20 full rides and football will never miss them.