The next Nkemdiche/Clowney star recruit

Come West young man.

Well, if he's interested in obtaining an education as well as playing ball, then the obvious choice is ND.

Yeah cant get an education anywhere else <rolls eyes>

QUOTE(#2):

Originally posted 09:30 AM ET  02.11 by SportsFun

Well, if he's interested in obtaining an education as well as playing ball, then the obvious choice is ND.

LOL, if the kid is really serious about an education, he would transfer to Stanford or Cal!!!

QUOTE(#3):

Originally posted 10:50 AM ET  02.11 by PDX Dawg

Yeah cant get an education anywhere else <rolls eyes>

I agree!!! I don't think ND is in the top 10 for education, are they???

QUOTE(#3):

Originally posted 10:50 AM ET  02.11 by PDX Dawg

Yeah cant get an education anywhere else <rolls eyes>

There is no denying that some schools are academically stronger than others. Also, ND has one of the highest graduation rates for scholarship athletes. If the young man is serious about earning a degree, he is smart to look at metrics like Academic Progress Rate. I wish MSU did a better job in this area.

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 11:06 AM ET  02.11 by DearbornSparty

There is no denying that some schools are academically stronger than others. Also, ND has one of the highest graduation rates for scholarship athletes. If the young man is serious about earning a degree, he is smart to look at metrics like Academic Progress Rate. I wish MSU did a better job in this area.

Where in that article did it mention the kid was interested in obtaining a degree? A High School diploma maybe, but it is likely that he will look to the NFL ASAP. If the Domers are able to maintain their success from this year that would mean more skilled recruits. That would also mean that grad rate will fall as they leave early. How many of these top recruited kids who pan out as players actually stay in school long enough to get that sheepskin?

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 11:33 AM ET  02.11 by river1075

Where in that article did it mention the kid was interested in obtaining a degree? A High School diploma maybe, but it is likely that he will look to the NFL ASAP. If the Domers are able to maintain their success from this year that would mean more skilled recruits. That would also mean that grad rate will fall as they leave early. How many of these top recruited kids who pan out as players actually stay in school long enough to get that sheepskin?

The article didn't "mention the kid was interested in obtaining a degree"!! It was comment #2, that stated: "Well, if he's interested in obtaining an education as well as playing ball, then the obvious choice is ND"!!!!

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 11:06 AM ET  02.11 by DearbornSparty

There is no denying that some schools are academically stronger than others. Also, ND has one of the highest graduation rates for scholarship athletes. If the young man is serious about earning a degree, he is smart to look at metrics like Academic Progress Rate. I wish MSU did a better job in this area.

never said ND is not a good school, it is.

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 11:06 AM ET  02.11 by DearbornSparty

There is no denying that some schools are academically stronger than others. Also, ND has one of the highest graduation rates for scholarship athletes. If the young man is serious about earning a degree, he is smart to look at metrics like Academic Progress Rate. I wish MSU did a better job in this area.

if APR is the metric he likes, maybe should consider the following schools too....

FBS schools that received NCAA Public Recognition Awards for finishing in the Top 10 percent in APR scores:

1. Northwestern 995

2. Duke 989

2. Boise State 989

4. Ohio State 988

5. Northern Illinois 987

6. Rice 986

7. Clemson 983

7. Middle Tennessee State 983

9. Rutgers 982

10. Air Force 980

10. Miami 980

12. Vanderbilt 978

QUOTE(#2):

Originally posted 09:30 AM ET  02.11 by SportsFun

Well, if he's interested in obtaining an education as well as playing ball, then the obvious choice is ND.

The article didn't say he's interested in an education, only that he talks often about Academic Progress Rates. It's important to read between the lines. Could be he'd rather go to a school that isn't interested in high numbers.

Is he going to medical school or is he going to play football? Enough about the SEC. If he wants a good education it is available to him at LSU. All you have to do is apply yourself and get it. Or you can go to Alabama and have it given to you. Also, if you have a girlfriend that wants to go to BAMA with you, just tell tricky Nicky and he will give your girlfriend a job in his department. Been done before and will continue unless the NCAA passes the same rule they have for basketball.
For the life of me cannot understand why there is one rule for basketball yet it does not apply to football. NCAA makes it easy for BAMA to sign players and then the SEC gives BAMA the weaker schedule in the SEC West.

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 11:06 AM ET  02.11 by DearbornSparty

There is no denying that some schools are academically stronger than others. Also, ND has one of the highest graduation rates for scholarship athletes. If the young man is serious about earning a degree, he is smart to look at metrics like Academic Progress Rate. I wish MSU did a better job in this area.

I disagree with you. If the kid is already motivated by academics he should give a rats patootie about a metric intended to tell if schools are graduating athletes or not. He will probably graduate. He needs to decide what he wants to major in and then determine the school based on his interest.

MIT is not known as a great accounting school. :-)

QUOTE(#11):

Originally posted 12:48 PM ET  02.11 by Caveman HC6

The article didn't say he's interested in an education, only that he talks often about Academic Progress Rates. It's important to read between the lines. Could be he'd rather go to a school that isn't interested in high numbers.

That is an interesting spin that I had not thought of. Maybe he is interested in schools with high APR because he assumes those will offer him the most ummm "help" with his classes.

Maybe he should consider TN. Don't they have tutors that take tests for ya? (sorry vol fans. It was there I had to take it!)

QUOTE(#12):

Originally posted 12:51 PM ET  02.11 by KjunMan2012

Is he going to medical school or is he going to play football? Enough about the SEC. If he wants a good education it is available to him at LSU. All you have to do is apply yourself and get it. Or you can go to Alabama and have it given to you. Also, if you have a girlfriend that wants to go to BAMA with you, just tell tricky Nicky and he will give your girlfriend a job in his department. Been done before and will continue unless the NCAA passes the same rule they have for basketball. For the life of me cannot understand why there is one rule for basketball yet it does not apply to football. NCAA makes it easy for BAMA to sign players and then the SEC gives BAMA the weaker schedule in the SEC West.

Wow you sound like you are in pain my friend. Hey there is no shame in being 2nd best. Don't worry LUS will be back to the high standards...... Oh my god I can't even finish that statment without laughing.

Quad

I love it, finally got a thread on FN talking (semi) seriously about academics and CFB.

The entire college revenue-producing sports myth is going to get blown up one of these days soon, legally, as players ask for compensation beyond tuition, room and board. A smart agent will organize them collectively, and then it will become a real rats nest.
How much will schools pay as signing bonuses to HS kids: when and how can they become free agents if they aren't happy at their first school: what's the rate of pay and how do they distinguish between skill players and guys in the trenches?
It will be fun to watch.

QUOTE(#14):

Originally posted 01:15 PM ET  02.11 by pachyderm94

Maybe he should consider TN. Don't they have tutors that take tests for ya? (sorry vol fans. It was there I had to take it!)

I think you were referring to Auburn!!!! :-)

QUOTE(#13):

Originally posted 01:12 PM ET  02.11 by pachyderm94

I disagree with you. If the kid is already motivated by academics he should give a rats patootie about a metric intended to tell if schools are graduating athletes or not. He will probably graduate. He needs to decide what he wants to major in and then determine the school based on his interest. MIT is not known as a great accounting school. :-)

'Graduating' athletes is not up to the school. It's up to him.

QUOTE(#18):

Originally posted 01:31 PM ET  02.11 by The Oldtimer

I think you were referring to Auburn!!!! :-)

I am pretty sure back in the day TN did this first. Around 2000 I think.