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[QUOTE="reedny, post: 2334097, member: 1423"]
Your first assumption is totally incorrect. I believe in education ... as you would know if you paid any attention to my posts over the years -- including the one you responded to. You're better than that (although at least one of your supporters is not).

Second, I'm happy for your kids but [the whole point is] they weren't scholarship athletes.  I'm a Navy buff so I'd love to hear more about what your son/daughter is doing in the fleet. The other's back in school, so great, and best of luck. But their experiences are completely beside the point, since neither of your kids is on an athletic scholarship.  I do understand your general points ... that kids sometimes take non-linear paths in life, and that, while education's the best way to success, it's not the only way. That's why my post referenced skilled trades. But none of that contradicts the original point, which is that [I]student athletes[/I] who are offered a [I]free education[/I] in exchange for playing a sport would be well-advised to take advantage. If they get drafted or play for pay in Europe, they're among the few exceptions I mentioned. I have no issue if they pursue their passion, then return to school. For the vast majority, however, the value of a degree is priceless and they'd be crazy not to avail themselves of the educational opportunity afforded them while it's available and free.
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