Reply to "Getting good GPA bull at DIV I"

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by oldvaman: Just because you have good grades doesn't mean you deserve a scholarship, especially an athletic scholarship.

seemingly a minority view here

this is just the next level of continuing frustration for some -

it's not necessary to be a "scholar" to get thru college anyway

and anyone admitted CAN get thru if he's willing to work at it -
in reality easier for a ballplayer because of his peer group & support

the academic support programs "force" time management, have mandantory study tables with tutors available as needed - ya stay in that environment until you can prove you don't need it - 4+ yrs if need be -


Again, my props to the player - no frustation here

he's got an opportunity to get an education, play some ball, and leave behind the town that "knows what's best for him" & the principal who thinks he's a "no-account"

good luck - it's a win - win deal


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