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I can't whole heartedly agree with the bolded.. The only thing most have worked on is their skill. And if practicing is considered work, then most of these athletes are in for a big surprise.

I personally would like to know what kind of classes your big time athletes actually have to take. Because with the exception of a few most athletes get by because they are gifted. Sure this is speculation in some eyes, but how many people on here know someone that could barely spell their name but graduate with proficient writings..

On top of that to be allowed to play you have to maintain what?, a 2.5 gpa?? I'm not sure on that one but i know it isn't really high. and to maintain that taking gen ed classes isn't really that hard to do.

Anyone who has ever played a sport and especially anyone good enough to play college athletics know that it is a huge commitment that for MOST is not easily attained. I do not believe practice is work, but all the other parts that go with it are...weight lifting, film, etc. It's not an easy gig.

I agree with you that some college athletes only get by because of being athletes. I can't argue with you on that one because I have seen it for myself. These student athletes are provided with numberous tudors that help them get by. However, this is not true for MOST athletes. The classes these athletes take are based on there chosen major. Some choose to challenge themselves and some choose to go the easy route, and the same can be said for regular students.