The Q
Hoop’s Villain, Reality’s Hero
Maybe I'm delusional, but I don't think it happens at every program --- at least in terms of straight up paying players. There's a risk vs. reward balance there, and I think some schools simply don't need to risk that kind of activity. I think players at every school get some benefits that would probably break NCAA rules but are rather minor in the grand scheme. Like free meals, free merch, maybe some instructors give them a better grade than they should...that kind of thing. Or, in OSU's case, turning in your car for repairs and getting a free rental sports car for 6 months. But flat out pay players? That's pretty damn risky. And at schools like Alabama, it's unnecessary.
Try parents getting jobs.