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Posted on 6/8/10 at 12:23 am to Alan Garner
I mean most people I know go to college in order to get a better job and to make more money...
If you don't need college to do that, I don't see how you're being an idiot...
If you don't need college to do that, I don't see how you're being an idiot...
Posted on 6/8/10 at 9:06 am to LSU2014
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I mean most people I know go to college in order to get a better job and to make more money...
If you don't need college to do that, I don't see how you're being an idiot...
You're writing from Louisa, Virginia -- about a half-hour away from the University of Virginia -- and this is your attitude about the purpose of education? It is solely for the purpose of making more money? YOU'RE an idiot!
Posted on 6/8/10 at 9:41 am to Alan Garner
All he has to do is have them put in his contract that if he doesn't make it then they willpay his college. I know a guy who go drafted out of Tulane after his Jr year and has this in his contract. So he could get the cash and still make it to college. I don't see it as a bad thing to take the cash and do college later. The problem is these young adults are not brought up to think like that they just look for the money and when they get it they do not know what to do with it other than spend it.
Posted on 6/8/10 at 9:44 am to ConfederateTiger
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Penetrating insight into the "American Dream," complete with a meaningless tautology for conclusory emphasis. Absolutely stunning....
You can always go back to school. If you make the wrong choice, you can't go back and get that money. Just saying. I don't think professional sports should be allowed to draft High School players in any sport, but I don't make the rules. Kids should have to go to college and stay at least two years. It is what it is.
Posted on 6/8/10 at 9:47 am to TJRibMe
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true, but baseball doesn't pay according to draft slotting. it's possible for later round guys to get paid more than early round draftees.
it just depends on how much the deshields family wants. hopefully it is a lot because mclane is not putting very much into the astros right now.
I agree. He had signability issues just like Mitchell did, which is why he didn't go to the Twins. I was just pointing out that Jones was a early round talent, but fell because of his signability issues.
Posted on 6/8/10 at 9:50 am to ConfederateTiger
You go to college to get a good job. No need to go if you've got a good job making millions already lined up.
Posted on 6/8/10 at 10:30 am to GeorgeTheGreek
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GeorgeTheGreek:
You go to college to get a good job. No need to go if you've got a good job making millions already lined up.
Oh my god, you're a fricking imbecile. Ever thought about changing your screen-name to "GeorgeTheBlueCollarDumbShit?" It certainly fits!
Posted on 6/8/10 at 10:48 am to ConfederateTiger
ConfederateTiger
So following your train of thought everyone who doen't go to college is a stupid?
So following your train of thought everyone who doen't go to college is a stupid?
Posted on 6/8/10 at 11:12 am to LSUnGA
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ConfederateTiger
So following your train of thought everyone who doen't go to college is a stupid?
No, absolutely not. In fact, I've met more than a few "stupid" people holding college, and even graduate, degrees (e.g., look at the state of the legal profession in this country). What I'm saying is that it's incorrect to assert that the only benefit of attending college is the promise of a job upon graduation. College -- especially a D1 four-year university -- should not be minimized as merely a "trade school" where people go to learn a skill. GeorgeTheGreek seems to believe that a college degree (i.e., learning things that don't translate in a practical sense to increased income) is pointless. Surely you don't also believe that? I hope not; doesn't that seem incredibly myopic? Increasing one's knowledge in any subject is NEVER a waste of time. Besides, isn't there much more to the "college experience" outside of the classroom, as well? There is NO amount of money for which I would trade my undergraduate years at U.Va. -- that experience is more valuable than mere money.
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Posted on 6/8/10 at 12:13 pm to ConfederateTiger
OK, when you explain your point of view it makes more sense. But I also would think there is a sizable % of college students that look at school soley as a means to an end. The experiences might be nice but they are really focused on the "pot of gold" when they graduate.
Not agree or disagreeing, just making a point. My son and I were discussing this at breakfast this morning with regards to the #1 pick. I told my son as a parent I would rather him go to college, enjoy being a kid, and mature a little before going into a situation such as that.
But then again he doesn't have someone waving 3 to 5 million in his face. I'm sure it's a tough decision for all of these families and here's to hoping it works out for all of them.
Not agree or disagreeing, just making a point. My son and I were discussing this at breakfast this morning with regards to the #1 pick. I told my son as a parent I would rather him go to college, enjoy being a kid, and mature a little before going into a situation such as that.
But then again he doesn't have someone waving 3 to 5 million in his face. I'm sure it's a tough decision for all of these families and here's to hoping it works out for all of them.
Posted on 6/8/10 at 5:28 pm to ConfederateTiger
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ConfederateTiger
I tend to agree with you ConfederateTiger. Life is short and is about experiences. Yes, one can go back to college. But one can never be 18-22 again. College was a blast and I miss it every day even though I was broke back then and do pretty well now.
That being said, I don't think you should fault the kid for setting up his finances independent of his father.
Posted on 6/8/10 at 5:54 pm to JohnLSU
Guess I should of stayed in school to get that art history degree, or music degree, or any other useless degree in the real world. But I took the money and played ball instead, this makes me uneducated?
Posted on 6/8/10 at 8:49 pm to ConfederateTiger
quote:You don't get it, and you're working hard letting people know. Calm down and think a tiny bit. You're wrong. Like galactically wrong.
Oh my god, you're a fricking imbecile. Ever thought about changing your screen-name to "GeorgeTheBlueCollarDumbShit?" It certainly fits!
Posted on 6/9/10 at 10:21 am to Mike Linebacker
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Yes, one can go back to college. But one can never be 18-22 again. College was a blast and I miss it every day even though I was broke back then and do pretty well now.
Not everyone gets to have that college experience at 18-22. I worked 40-60 hours a week and went to school. It wasn't your typical college party for me. I think I would have had a much better college experience at 26 with $5 million in the bank so that I could actually enjoy the experience.
Everyone has different circumstances and none of us should judge these young men based on their decisions. It's always easy to say you value education over money, but I would imagine things change when it is your name on that $5 million check.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 11:51 am to ConfederateTiger
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the PARENTS are also at fault for allowing their sons to trade-in their educational futures and the wonderful experiences of college life as young adults for MONEY.
A lot of these kids are already 18 and don't need their parent's permission to do ANYTHING.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 12:05 pm to ConfederateTiger
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ConfederateTiger
You Sir, are an idiot! Turning down $5 million and a professional baseball career at the age of 18 is moronic.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 1:08 pm to ConfederateTiger
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No, absolutely not. In fact, I've met more than a few "stupid" people holding college, and even graduate, degrees (e.g., look at the state of the legal profession in this country). What I'm saying is that it's incorrect to assert that the only benefit of attending college is the promise of a job upon graduation. College -- especially a D1 four-year university -- should not be minimized as merely a "trade school" where people go to learn a skill. GeorgeTheGreek seems to believe that a college degree (i.e., learning things that don't translate in a practical sense to increased income) is pointless. Surely you don't also believe that? I hope not; doesn't that seem incredibly myopic? Increasing one's knowledge in any subject is NEVER a waste of time. Besides, isn't there much more to the "college experience" outside of the classroom, as well? There is NO amount of money for which I would trade my undergraduate years at U.Va. -- that experience is more valuable than mere money.
We generally overestimate the value of a university education. I loved my time as an undergrad. I would go so far as to say that was probably the happiest I have ever been. That said, the smarter move is taking the money and playing baseball. It isn't like he can't get an education after or even while he plays ball.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 1:14 pm to BTiger0306
I read an article on Grant Hill that I agreed with. He said that despite the millions, he recommended going to college. Said that those years were the most memorable, and he'd give anything to go back and have those years again. Didn't say anything about education. Money ain't everything. This from a guy who has done it all, and has the bling, and to still think he'd give it all up and go back!! Now sitting back and reflecting, with job and family,and fairly wealthy, I say-> GO TO COLLEGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on 6/9/10 at 1:26 pm to ConfederateTiger
nevermind.
This post was edited on 6/9/10 at 1:30 pm
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