Source: CS Nation
I saw this a few days ago and i forgot to post it. It is rather interesting.

voodoo, a member of the Counter-Strike clan Echo 7, has contributed an elaborate article to the community as a GotFrag? Guest Writer. This piece addresses numerous issues, but mainly revolves around the following question: "Professional Counter-Strike may seem profitable, but is it all that it is cracked up to be?"

Even worse, there is another cap I have yet to explain that simply magnifies the entire process above. This cap is the age limit placed on competitive Counter-Strike. You have to be at least 17 years old in order to compete in the CPL. High school ends and college begins at the age of 18. This is a large change that many people have to face. Because college can be incredibly time consuming and can even change where you live, it can create a negative playing field for Counter-Strike. Many players have to give up on professional Counter-Strike because they commit to school and jobs. However, if they could make a living professionally playing Counter-Strike, everyone would be much more apt to stick with it.

This lengthy, yet well written article brings up a somewhat debatable proposition towards the end. However, you be the judge on this most excellent read (it should be noted this does not reflect the opinions of GotFrag? or their staff).