Players who "opt out", why are some universities allowing them to travel with the team and be on the sidelines?

[MountaineerWV]

And who is footing the bill (housing, meals, etc.) for these players?

 

[Nova Mountaineer]

And who is footing the bill (housing, meals, etc.) for these players?

In my opinion those who decide not to play in bowl game all their scholarship benefits should be pulled immediately - including tuition, room, meals, car, use of football facilities all that.