"Student"-athletes ?

[BrianFromWA]

Classes pointless

Ohio State third-string quarterback Cardale Jones made his feelings about attending classes clear Friday on Twitter.

"Why should we have to go to class if we came here to play FOOTBALL, we ain't come to play SCHOOL classes are POINTLESS," he wrote.

Jones is behind Braxton Miller and Kenny Guiton on the depth chart and has not played a down for Ohio State.

Jones signed with the Buckeyes in February 2011, but spent last year at a military prep school in Virginia to boost his academics, the Detroit Free Press reported.

So this gentleman is getting almost $36,000 in tuition, room and board paid for instead of some other student, while not being very good at his "job", which is mandated not to exceed 20 hours per week...and he seems to think that "we ain't come to play SCHOOL" at THE Ohio State University.

Do you think this guy's the exception, or the rule? I'm a bit spoiled by going to Navy, where our football team was decent but the players still had to go to many of the same difficult classes and were expected to perform on the same level as "regular" students. But it seems like every couple of years there's someone like this (I'm leaving out College BB b/c there's a strong one-and-done culture that doesn't even make players go to class) in football that makes you scratch your head and wonder.

 

[julius]

I hate how non sholarship athletes aren't able to necessarily get jobs, but if you're on scholarship, shut up!

Yeah, it sucks not to have $$, but you think other college kids are rolling in it?!

I would've let my college make as much money off me as they could had I been given a scholarship. Hell, they made enough as it was.

 

[BrianFromWA]

I hate how non sholarship athletes aren't able to necessarily get jobs, but if you're on scholarship, shut up!

I know. Does anyone's employer allow you to moonlight? Especially if you have 40 hours of class and study and a "part-time" job already?

I would've let my college make as much money off me as they could had I been given a scholarship. Hell, they made enough as it was.

For my "free" scholarship, I just had to give up 5 years of my life.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

For my "free" scholarship, I just had to give up 5 years of my life.

youve only been in for 5 years?

 

[BrianFromWA]

I was only required to be in for 5. The rest has been voluntary.

 

[julius]

I was only required to be in for 5. The rest has been voluntary.

wait, they're not paying you? More proof the military wastes money!

I blame Obama!


(serious note: good for you for serving the country past your required time)

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

I'm the type that thinks scholarships are more than sufficient pay for college players. My wife's twins are$70K and $40K deep in college debt and can't find decent work in our 4 year long recession. Soon their degrees will be meaningless as they will have been out of college too long. $12/hr job and all that debt. They will probably never be home owners in their lives as a result. So when I see a athlete complaining about having to attend classes while on a scholarship I think maybe he needs to have it revoked and he can either get loans or go live off Obamacare and other social services for his life's "work". Or maybe work at a pizza joint if he's lucky enough to find a job.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

the point is that alot of athletes arent there to get degrees, they are there to play sports and go pro

its a complete sham, i would like a pro league to pop up that took 18 year olds, in basketball too, especially if they raise the age limit

 

[julius]

I'm the type that thinks scholarships are more than sufficient pay for college players. My wife's twins are$70K and $40K deep in college debt and can't find decent work in our 4 year long recession. Soon their degrees will be meaningless as they will have been out of college too long. $12/hr job and all that debt. They will probably never be home owners in their lives as a result. So when I see a athlete complaining about having to attend classes while on a scholarship I think maybe he needs to have it revoked and he can either get loans or go live off Obamacare and other social services for his life's "work". Or maybe work at a pizza joint if he's lucky enough to find a job.

well, it's longer than 4 years, but it's pretty awesome how the cost of colleges has outpaced the salaries of jobs that are (mostly) available.

There are certain jobs that don't require degrees, that people who have degrees can't even get.

It's not a fun time for kids under 40, if you're unemployed and your degree isn't helping you get a job. And if you have talents ( self employed artisan/woodworking, crafts, etc) you're doubly screwed because those jobs aren't out there nor do they pay worth shit when you get them.

I'm totally in agreement with you when it comes to people who are getting free education and complain about it. But I think education should be free (or significantly cheaper) because the more people who are educated (and not in debt up to their asses to do so) the better we are as a culture/country.

if you wanted a specialized degree (lawyer, doctor, indian chief), thats something you shouldn't get for free though. But thats where student loans come into play.

I wonder what it would cost to send kids to college for free or a greatly reduced price.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

As a harvard grad Who was on a full ride basketball scholarship, I do not agree with him.

{Poasted via palm pilot}

 

[BrianFromWA]

wait a second....Ivy League schools don't give athletic scholarships. You went to BC, didn't you!?!

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

wait a second....Ivy League schools don't give athletic scholarships. You went to BC, didn't you!?!

DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT

{Poasted via palm pilot}

 

[BrianFromWA]

FAKE HARVARD DIPLOMA :MARIS61:

 

[3RA1N1AC]

wait a second....Ivy League schools don't give athletic scholarships. You went to BC, didn't you!?!

no athletic scholarships are awarded, but all students who are admitted will be provided appropriate financial assistance if needed

 

[Natebishop3]

He's wearing my Harvard tie.... like, oh sure, HE went to Harvard.