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Message: [QUOTE="TheCusian, post: 3131227, member: 2585"] We are talking about kids who get opportunities others wouldn’t because they have a particular skill that is sanctioned by, sought after, and rewarded with a scholarship. These students, while sometimes steered towards “easier” majors - still must meet minimum requirements on campus to remain on the team. My take is simple - if you’re in a college environment, being asked to complete course work and maintain a demanding schedule, *some* athletes will take the time and opportunity to make a run at it. This is good. It’s a trade the University willingly partakes in and a risk worth taking. It’s easy to watch a show, listen to an interview, or read a bad headline and let bias steer you to conclusions that are far from reality. My wife works at a college with athletes - there are so many stories that end in success and growth. [/QUOTE]