Grades: the double standard for jocks - Page 2

AGDee · #1 10-01-2006, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GA-Beta

Can you think of any part of your college that doesn't have an educational purpose?

Yeah, athletics

Football games, basketball games, etc.. they're all about making money and gaining prestige and perhaps developing school pride, they're not about academics! I don't really know whether colleges look at the highschool grades of stellar athletes who are being recruited on athletic scholarships, but I'm guessing that it's not a huge part of the picture. MAYBE at some of the more selective universities, it is considered, but more often than not, I don't think it is.

Is it right? Probably not. Then again, is it right that a good pro-sports player will make more in his lifetime than a brain surgeon? Probably not. Welcome to the good ole US of A! Our societies values are screwed up. The people we trust to care for our kids and take of our elderly relatives are some of the lowest paid people in our society. The people who entertain us on TV, in movies and in the sports arena are some of the highest. It's simply our reality.

Buttonz · #2 10-01-2006, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AGDee

I don't really know whether colleges look at the highschool grades of stellar athletes who are being recruited on athletic scholarships, but I'm guessing that it's not a huge part of the picture. MAYBE at some of the more selective universities, it is considered, but more often than not, I don't think it is.

Our societies values are screwed up .

I've always wondered about the HS grade thing...I have to agree witn you, Idobut that it's considered, which is sad.

And yes, our societies values are majorly screwed up. It's sad when you relaly think about it.

UGAalum94 · #3 10-01-2006, 08:40 PM

The NCAA tracks the grad. rates. Is the only punishment being exposed for the low ones and praised for the high ones? Could a school never have any athletes graduate as still remain in good NCAA standing?

It is interesting to note the small sample involved here: 12 or so guys and the years involved: the end of the Herrick era.

macallan25 · #4 10-01-2006, 11:02 PM

If you are very good at what you do, sport wise......chances are you are going to be getting paid for it sooner than later anyways......so grades wouldn't be that big of an issue.

Drolefille · #5 10-02-2006, 01:15 PM

But think of all the college athletes out there, then think of how many professional athletes there are. Top basketball players will not necesarily end up in the NBA, and they are one broken ankle away from losing everything, and having no education.

I was a big U of Illinois fan throughout grade school and high school and they make a big deal about their athletes graduating with a degree. That is what college is for. And, even if you do go the NBA, you should have some business sense (or SOMETHING) so that you don't get screwed over by everyone with an "investment opportunity" that comes your way.

macallan25 · #6 10-02-2006, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

But think of all the college athletes out there, then think of how many professional athletes there are. Top basketball players will not necesarily end up in the NBA, and they are one broken ankle away from losing everything, and having no education.

I was a big U of Illinois fan throughout grade school and high school and they make a big deal about their athletes graduating with a degree. That is what college is for. And, even if you do go the NBA, you should have some business sense (or SOMETHING) so that you don't get screwed over by everyone with an "investment opportunity" that comes your way.

That is why I said "very good." Most "very good" D1 college athletes are going to play their sport professionaly.

Drolefille · #7 10-02-2006, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by macallan25

That is why I said "very good." Most "very good" D1 college athletes are going to play their sport professionaly.

Unless they break something, or get hit upside the head one to many times, etc.

You also didn't address the rest of my post.

adpiucf · #8 10-02-2006, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by macallan25

If you are very good at what you do, sport wise......chances are you are going to be getting paid for it sooner than later anyways......so grades wouldn't be that big of an issue.

Exactly!