Robert Kelchen @robertkelchen.com · May 10 I worry about how much college athletes learn when they transfer schools multiple times, but big-time programs at least have robust academic supports. This sort of thing happening in high schools-with Florida as the epicenter-is just scary. Gift link. www.wsj.com/sports/footb...
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that's a good point about big-time programs, but what about the kids who don't make it to those schools? what's the plan for them?
Even in highly-selective D2 land, we've rethought our "completer" major to help transferring athletes get support to finish a degree in something. Previously, you needed a year of classes at our school before you could join the liberal studies program. Now, it's that or 60 hours from anywhere,
they will magically be eligible to enroll in college