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Whitey, that's not true. I never go to class and get straight A's. All the professors know who I am. They order me hookers and send them straight to my upscale Arkadia apartment. They give me everything I want from Scheels, too- kayaks, guns, four-wheelers, nothing is off limits.
Then, when I'm done tearing up the town every night, they're standing outside of Jokers to come pick me up and drive me around while I sell crack to school children. If I'm not at practice the next day because I'm too strung out on coke, it's no biggy- I'm an athlete, man. That's what we do. I'm just here for the ride and to make kids like 06Panther10 angry. I'm a drain on society, I know it, and that's exactly how I like it.
Well, that's what 06Panther10 thinks, anyway. I'll let him believe his little fairytale if it helps him sleep at night.
Originally posted by Whitey81
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I simply cannot begin to tell you how wrong you are.
Athletes choose to participate in athletics. Schools choose to offer scholarships. Fair trade. You have the same opportunity to play sports and earn a scholarship. Apparently, you chose not to play.
Attendance does not equal a grade. Performance on assignments and tests counts. Do you have all the facts about it "often" happening? Were any arrangements made with the professor in advance about work outside the class?
From my experience, it happened to me 3 times. 2 PE activity courses were required to complete before graduation. I picked "Team Sports - Football" This class was open to every student. Taught by the coaches. I never went after the first day as they were teaching fundamentals of football. I hope they realized I was qualified for that due to my partial scholarship. Got a passing grade. Free ride? Don't think so. I also took a Weight lifting class, also open to all students, taught by the track coach. Spent time everyday in the weight room after track practice. Never went to class. Got an A. I also had a "real" class that was only available during practice hours. I made an arrangement with the professor to complete the class work. I was physically in the classroom twice. I completed every assignment and every test in the prof's office and received a B-. I did all the work but not in class. Free ride? No way.
Does it happen that some athletes get more than I did, yes. Does it happen that some students get more than I did? Yes.
You're taking a stereotype and applying it too broadly and targeted at athletes.
Enough already!
Athletes choose to participate in athletics. Schools choose to offer scholarships. Fair trade. You have the same opportunity to play sports and earn a scholarship. Apparently, you chose not to play.
Attendance does not equal a grade. Performance on assignments and tests counts. Do you have all the facts about it "often" happening? Were any arrangements made with the professor in advance about work outside the class?
From my experience, it happened to me 3 times. 2 PE activity courses were required to complete before graduation. I picked "Team Sports - Football" This class was open to every student. Taught by the coaches. I never went after the first day as they were teaching fundamentals of football. I hope they realized I was qualified for that due to my partial scholarship. Got a passing grade. Free ride? Don't think so. I also took a Weight lifting class, also open to all students, taught by the track coach. Spent time everyday in the weight room after track practice. Never went to class. Got an A. I also had a "real" class that was only available during practice hours. I made an arrangement with the professor to complete the class work. I was physically in the classroom twice. I completed every assignment and every test in the prof's office and received a B-. I did all the work but not in class. Free ride? No way.
Does it happen that some athletes get more than I did, yes. Does it happen that some students get more than I did? Yes.
You're taking a stereotype and applying it too broadly and targeted at athletes.
Enough already!
Then, when I'm done tearing up the town every night, they're standing outside of Jokers to come pick me up and drive me around while I sell crack to school children. If I'm not at practice the next day because I'm too strung out on coke, it's no biggy- I'm an athlete, man. That's what we do. I'm just here for the ride and to make kids like 06Panther10 angry. I'm a drain on society, I know it, and that's exactly how I like it.
Well, that's what 06Panther10 thinks, anyway. I'll let him believe his little fairytale if it helps him sleep at night.
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