D1 /pledging

[minDyG]

While I have heard of instances of division I athletes going Greek, I think it's pretty academically dishonest of you to use hockey (I'm assuming based on your username) to get accepted to a school and then quit the team after one season. Sounds like the kind of dirtbag stereotype most "frats" want to rid themselves of.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by minDyG

While I have heard of instances of division I athletes going Greek, I think it's pretty academically dishonest of you to use hockey (I'm assuming based on your username) to get accepted to a school and then quit the team after one season. Sounds like the kind of dirtbag stereotype most "frats" want to rid themselves of.

How is dishonest if he's been upfront with the school -- through its agent, the coach -- about it and the coach/school is okay with it?

I think AOIIalum is right, hocketdude -- it's all going to depend on the culture of the school and its Greek system.

[Kevin]

It also depends on the team's culture.

All in all, I'd say you'd be okay. A lot of fraternities will cut you some slack because you're on an athletic team.

One fraternity at Oklahoma U... and possibly more give out "honorary" memberships to athletes (meaning that you get initiated but don't have to pledge). This is a major national fraternity for what it's worth.

[minDyG]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

How is dishonest if he's been upfront with the school -- through its agent, the coach -- about it and the coach/school is okay with it?

Sorry, I misinterpreted the original post to mean his high school coach was the one who was helping him, etc. I retract my statement; if the school is okay with it then far be it from me to cast judgment!

[AlphaFrog]

Question: How is playing hockey "wearing your body down"? Most 18-24 year olds can take a beating and heavy exercise - especially if you're experienced enough to get accepted based on talent.

Also, if you barely cut it in highschool, gradewise (which I'm assuming, since you needed help to get in), how do you plan to make it in college while playing a sport and pledging?

[raincoat]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Question: How is playing hockey "wearing your body down"? Most 18-24 year olds can take a beating and heavy exercise - especially if you're experienced enough to get accepted based on talent.

Also, if you barely cut it in highschool, gradewise (which I'm assuming, since you needed help to get in), how do you plan to make it in college while playing a sport and pledging?

I played hockey for a while and I wasn't even serious about it - and you definitely get worn down. It's usually nothing permanent, but a D1 school will have a rough practice schedule, and you definitely do get some battle scars.

And you can't assume that he barely cut it in school just because he needed help to get in. I mean, it's possible, but what if he's going to Michigan (just as an example - this could be a ton of schools)? People get rejected from there who have excellent grades in high school.