Ex College Basketball Star Got on Dean's List Without Attending Class

[BrotherIvan]

10. Yes, and it's hurting the athletes by denying them their eductation

That's supposed to be part of the deal and their compensation for working. There should be some system that helps all athletes to get an education that works with their schedule, such as classes in the off season or summer. Or hell, a free ride for however long it takes them to finish their classes but not permanent eligibility to play. A lot of these athletes don't make it to the pros, why not finish their education after? The trouble is, many athletes miss most of high school for the same reason and are too far behind to catch up in college while working/playing full time.

Our neighbor was an Olympic swimmer. The first time he was on the team, it was the year of the boycott. The second Olympics, he went in with the world record and hopes to win a gold medal. In the warm up, he pulled a muscle and never got to compete. But because he had an athletic scholarship to Stanford, he was able to finish his education and went to law school. Not every athlete makes it; they deserve the education they are promised.