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Lindsey Scott turned down Harvard to play at LSU...
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:04 pm
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:04 pm
I realize there's no comparison between the two football programs, but something about Scott turning down Harvard to play for LSU makes me feel vaguely guilty. If he wants football glory and a chance to play at the professional level, LSU is definitely the right choice. But if football doesn't work out, will he regret this decision?
Listen, I've met plenty of Ivy League graduates, and only a few have really impressed me. Most have been unimaginative robots who were good at taking tests, or just rich d-bags. I'm a third generation LSU graduate, and I've done very well in life. But I think it's undeniable that Harvard would've been the safer option for Scott.
Everything I read about Lindsey Scott makes me want the best for him. Les Miles and Cam Cameron better do right by this young man.
Listen, I've met plenty of Ivy League graduates, and only a few have really impressed me. Most have been unimaginative robots who were good at taking tests, or just rich d-bags. I'm a third generation LSU graduate, and I've done very well in life. But I think it's undeniable that Harvard would've been the safer option for Scott.
Everything I read about Lindsey Scott makes me want the best for him. Les Miles and Cam Cameron better do right by this young man.
This post was edited on 1/31/16 at 5:09 pm
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Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:06 pm to Jacuzzitub
He will be taken care of in Louisiana all his life
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:07 pm to Jacuzzitub
Not going to lie, If I were him, I would have probably chosen Harvard. He's not likely going to play football past college.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:07 pm to Jacuzzitub
Harvard can't offer athletic scholarships. I don't know why this is so hard for people to understand. He can make very good opportunities for himself coming out of LSU, and not be thousands (and potentially hundreds of thousands) of dollars in debt when he's done. Plus he gets to play football in the SEC vs the Ivy league.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:08 pm to Jacuzzitub
If your son or daughter were a brilliant musician would you send them to Juilliard or Harvard?
This post was edited on 1/31/16 at 5:10 pm
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:09 pm to Jacuzzitub
Did he commit to Syracuse over Harvard? If so, then football is what he has wanted all along, so you should feel less guilty.
This post was edited on 1/31/16 at 5:10 pm
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:10 pm to tlsu15
quote:unless his family is rich he wouldn't be paying for Harvard anyway... that is why the Ivy League is more competitive now. no one gets turned down for money reasons
He can make very good opportunities for himself coming out of LSU, and not be thousands (and potentially hundreds of thousands) of dollars in debt when he's done.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:10 pm to Jacuzzitub
LSU is the Harvard of the South.... 
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:10 pm to TheWalrus
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If your son or daughter were a brilliant musician would you send them to Juilliard or Harvard?
It's a bit different. Not many violin players come down with CTE at the age of 35.
But I understand your point.
This post was edited on 1/31/16 at 5:16 pm
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:12 pm to TheWalrus
I don't understand why people think he can't go to grad school at Harvard.
Going to LSU over Harvard to play football has no bearing on his academic/rofessional future.
If he's Harvard material now, he will be 4 years later.
Going to LSU over Harvard to play football has no bearing on his academic/rofessional future.
If he's Harvard material now, he will be 4 years later.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:12 pm to chalmetteowl
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unless his family is rich he wouldn't be paying for Harvard anyway... that is why the Ivy League is more competitive now. no one gets turned down for money reasons
Link?
I know they can offer grants and scholarships, but I highly doubt what he would be getting would cover the full cost of tuition and living expenses for 4 years.
His dad is an attorney and his mom is a professor if I recall correctly, so it's not like he comes from a family in poverty.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:17 pm to Jacuzzitub
I guess, but this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to excel in his passion. Playing in front of 100k plus passionate fans or a thousand people is different. It's not all about setting himself up for a pro career or a future career outside of football, it's about having the best experience in his chosen path. Harvard would be happy to have him in a graduate program if he excels at LSU. Academics will always be there, this is his shot in football.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:21 pm to TheWalrus
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I guess, but this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to excel in his passion.
I actually agree with you. I'm just saying I'll be more pissed at Miles/Cameron than usual if they squander this young man's talent.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:22 pm to Jacuzzitub
At least he should be smart enough to learn and understand the dreaded playbook.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:24 pm to Captain Crown
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He will be taken care of in Louisiana all his life
That's such bullshite. It's not even a good retort compared to a Harvard degree.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:29 pm to Jacuzzitub
Bama 40 doing work! Gtfo
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:32 pm to 12Pence
A lot people don't understand the difference between getting an undergraduate digree and focusing on special profession. Few people who want get a professional degree from Harward would go there for undergraduate degree.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:34 pm to Jacuzzitub
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something about Scott turning down Harvard to play for LSU makes me feel vaguely guilty
He didn't pick LSU because of you.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:43 pm to tlsu15
Posted on 1/31/16 at 5:51 pm to Jacuzzitub
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Lindsey Scott turned down Maryland to play at LSU...
FIFY
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