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Subject: your depiction is not realistic... Author: purp 3 [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: Monday, June 29, 05:53:30pm Author Host/IP: dsl081-135-087.nyc1.dsl.speakeasy.net/64.81.135.87 In reply to: Purp 1 's message, "What a deal !!" on Monday, June 29, 04:14:08pm the scenario is this: you're going to get a ridiculously expensive education from a good school. you'll get clothing and books. you'll get a chance to possibly play on national tv and win the praise of your peers and the college's fans and alumni. all we ask is that you play your hardest. don't say anything negative about the coach, school, etc. you can be social, but if you are caught doing anything embarrassing you will be all over the newspapers, blogs, etc. you will have great fans at home games if you're playing hard and doing well. on the road, it's a different story. fans will research you, and make fun of anything they can get a hold of. also, we're going to take 20 hours of your week away for practice, which does not include some "optional" workouts/practices. by the way, you'll also have to deal with the pressure of winning from alumni and fans. oh and at least stay eligible academically despite missing at least 3 classes in every course you'll ever take. and oh ya, every year, we're looking for recruits that are better than you to take your spot now or in the future so be ready to compete. you might want to consider transfering if someone younger eclipses you. it's great to be a d1 athlete, but not THAT great. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> Subject: maybe you didn't play your best... Author: Purp 1 [Edit] Date Posted: Monday, June 29, 06:40:29pm Author Host/IP: cache-mtc-ab08.proxy.aol.com/64.12.116.72 I'm sure there would be a depth chart somewhere that might give you sour grapes, but I have witnessed NU make sure that kids graduate that they easily could have sent on their way. By the way, as for all your other complaints on how hard it is to be a college scholarship player, my answer is for you to realize that as such, you are representing the school and your conduct should actually follow that path, at least with respect to the school. That's what you are saying "yes" to. Free education, food and lodging along with being a member of a team. If you think that would be too much to bear for over 100K in education, I wish I was younger and had your talent because I would try like hell to get one of those seats on the bench. A sport last for four years. A free college diploma lasts forever and might even make sure your kids go the same route (at least to college). Pretty good bang for the buck if you ask me. Nobody forces anyone to sigh the LOI. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: maybe you didn't play your best... Author: purp 3 [Edit] Date Posted: Monday, June 29, 07:39:13pm Author Host/IP: dsl081-135-087.nyc1.dsl.speakeasy.net/64.81.135.87 I'm saying, I would take getting an academic scholarship over an athletic one. The commitment college athletes make is absolutely incredible, and you shouldn't so easily dismiss it. You have to balance on the field/court/ice success with academics, and that's not to mention giving up all the great, crazy experiences most college kids graduate with. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]