I'd hate to disagree, but I do with the comment about this making it like everyone gets a ribbon. Only one percent of student athletes make it to the college level. That is hardly everyone gets a ribbon. This is a seminal point in the lives of these athletes. As a father of a child who is signing his NLI today, I am going to enjoy it, take as many pictures as I can, and be extremely proud of my son. And, yes, I will pat him on the back.