JEFFERSON CITY — A push to allow college athletes to profit from their on-field exploits in Missouri may get an assist this spring from a potentially potent ally — anger.

The foot-stomping, finger-pointing indignation over sanctions imposed on the University of Missouri last month by the NCAA is already being used to pump up support for the passage of a plan that would allow for student athletes to be paid.

In telegraphing that message Monday, Rep. Wes Rogers, D-Kansas City, linked the two issues, saying allowing athletes to be compensated “is long overdue.”

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“It is abundantly clear the NCAA will not act in the best interest of student athletes until state governments force their hand.