re: Take a stand Americans Boycott NFL

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3/4 don’t attend their classes in college, and half never even finish a degree, yet they’re going to “educate” the public on social issues. frick them. frick the NFL.

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I’m not sure how many nfl players actually finish their degree and don’t really blame the ones that don’t bc they enter the league to get paid while they can. However, the statement in regards to 3/4 of them don’t go to class is kind of a dumb statement. NCAA is strict on qualifications for eligibility. You have to make so much progress in your curriculum and maintain a certain gpa to be eligible. The head coach is also held responsible for maintaining a certain team gpa and could actually get penalized by the NCAA for not meeting it. Therefore, most coaches will do class check ins and have communication with professors and academic advisors to insure players stay eligible. They also provide mandatory study hall and tutoring pending a player’s gpa. If they don’t stay eligible then they can lose their scholarship and be kicked off the team. Most players should be at least in junior level status by the time they leave for the nfl.