Why student-athletes (and their parents) choose Notre Dame - Notre Dame Football Discussion

**Legacy** · 05-06-2008, 11:18 AM

The reason is simply to maximize their opportunities for success.
Academically, here are some Graduation Success Rates (GSR) for some top schools in football:
GSR (football) GSR (football) - Blacks
NCAA Ave - 67% 55%
Notre Dame 93% 86%

LSU 51% 42%
Florida 72% 64%
Ohio State 53% 43%
USC 57% 53%
Georgia 41% 29%
Oklahoma 44% 40%
Texas 42% 30%
Tennessee 52% 47%
Auburn 59% 47%
Michigan 73% 56%
Clemson 75% 75%
Virginia Tech 72% 70%
Boston College 93% 90%
Wake Forest 90% 89%
West Virginia 65% 59%
California 52% 49%
Louisville 55% 56%
Rutgers 55% 57%

NCAA - 2007 NCAA Division I Graduation Success Rate (GSR) Data
Some other facts: A college graduate earns double the salary a non-graduate makes, amounting to over $1 milllion difference in a working lifetime. Only 1 in 70 college football players are drafted by the NFL. For those who do make the NFL, the average NFL career is 3.8 years. Most players in the NFL earn less than the avereage salary of $1.1 million. To qualify for a pensions from the NFL a player must complete 3 years of playing time. Pensions range from $3000 to $5640 per year of service annually with the lower number for those who retired in the 80s. SI.com - Writers - Michael McCann: NFL's retirement system raises more questions than answers - Tuesday September 18, 2007 5:45PM
Notre Dame studnet athletes' degrees are highly respected and the majors of graduates are in areas that are highly valued - business is a common major. This coaching staff emphasizes the importance of education and supports a student-athlete towards their individual success.
"Academics were really important to me. Football was second. You can’t play football forever but my education will last forever." - Theo Riddick

**IrishGrizz** · 05-06-2008, 11:49 AM

Another reason Theo is one of my new favorite players- he may be good on the field, but he showas he is even smarter in the classroom by knowing the value of a ND education.

**SoCalDomer** · 05-06-2008, 11:53 AM

It's also not a secret that some schools steer their athletes into majors that allow them to remain eligible, but do not really educate them.

I expect that most of this is too much for some high school kids to process. I imagine most of the kids think they will be the 1 in 70.

goldandblue · 05-06-2008, 11:57 AM

Of course they do, I would say that is what all of their goals are when they go to college to play play ball.

MDewFiend · 05-06-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalDomer

I imagine most of the kids think they will be the 1 in 70.

If you dont be LIE ve in yourself, you cant expect anyone else too.

jn

**SoCalDomer** · 05-06-2008, 04:14 PM

I understand what you're saying MDF, but it appears many of them believe to the exclusion of getting an education, despite the odds being far greater that they won't make it.

A truly smart kid would go to a school that not only gives him a shot to go pro, but one that also gives him the tools for success in life and in a career outside of football. Too many kids simply take classes to remain eligible long enough to go pro.

**IrishGrizz** · 05-06-2008, 04:18 PM

The saddest kids are the ones who do just that (take enough classes just to maintain their eligibility) and aren't even the stars of their own team, let alone league or conference!

Denile isn't just a river in Eqypt, baby!

05-06-2008, 11:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Legacy Walk-On Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 93 Cash: 5,114.90 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 5,114.90 Donate	Why student-athletes (and their parents) choose Notre Dame The reason is simply to maximize their opportunities for success. Academically, here are some Graduation Success Rates (GSR) for some top schools in football: GSR (football) GSR (football) - Blacks NCAA Ave - 67% 55% Notre Dame 93% 86% LSU 51% 42% Florida 72% 64% Ohio State 53% 43% USC 57% 53% Georgia 41% 29% Oklahoma 44% 40% Texas 42% 30% Tennessee 52% 47% Auburn 59% 47% Michigan 73% 56% Clemson 75% 75% Virginia Tech 72% 70% Boston College 93% 90% Wake Forest 90% 89% West Virginia 65% 59% California 52% 49% Louisville 55% 56% Rutgers 55% 57% NCAA - 2007 NCAA Division I Graduation Success Rate (GSR) Data Some other facts: A college graduate earns double the salary a non-graduate makes, amounting to over $1 milllion difference in a working lifetime. Only 1 in 70 college football players are drafted by the NFL. For those who do make the NFL, the average NFL career is 3.8 years. Most players in the NFL earn less than the avereage salary of $1.1 million. To qualify for a pensions from the NFL a player must complete 3 years of playing time. Pensions range from $3000 to $5640 per year of service annually with the lower number for those who retired in the 80s. SI.com - Writers - Michael McCann: NFL's retirement system raises more questions than answers - Tuesday September 18, 2007 5:45PM Notre Dame studnet athletes' degrees are highly respected and the majors of graduates are in areas that are highly valued - business is a common major. This coaching staff emphasizes the importance of education and supports a student-athlete towards their individual success. "Academics were really important to me. Football was second. You can’t play football forever but my education will last forever." - Theo Riddick

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05-06-2008, 11:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
IrishGrizz Because I said so! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,568 Cash: 1,252.95 Bank: 75,186.00 Total Bankroll: 76,438.95 Donate	Another reason Theo is one of my new favorite players- he may be good on the field, but he showas he is even smarter in the classroom by knowing the value of a ND education.

05-06-2008, 11:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
SoCalDomer Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Here I am Posts: 3,788 Cash: 8,568.18 Bank: 217,412.14 Total Bankroll: 225,980.32 Donate	It's also not a secret that some schools steer their athletes into majors that allow them to remain eligible, but do not really educate them. I expect that most of this is too much for some high school kids to process. I imagine most of the kids think they will be the 1 in 70.

05-06-2008, 11:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
goldandblue next season please! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,100 Cash: 3,176.17 Bank: 43,472.82 Total Bankroll: 46,648.99 Donate	Of course they do, I would say that is what all of their goals are when they go to college to play play ball.

05-06-2008, 04:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
SoCalDomer Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Here I am Posts: 3,788 Cash: 8,568.18 Bank: 217,412.14 Total Bankroll: 225,980.32 Donate	I understand what you're saying MDF, but it appears many of them believe to the exclusion of getting an education, despite the odds being far greater that they won't make it. A truly smart kid would go to a school that not only gives him a shot to go pro, but one that also gives him the tools for success in life and in a career outside of football. Too many kids simply take classes to remain eligible long enough to go pro.

05-06-2008, 04:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
IrishGrizz Because I said so! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,568 Cash: 1,252.95 Bank: 75,186.00 Total Bankroll: 76,438.95 Donate	The saddest kids are the ones who do just that (take enough classes just to maintain their eligibility) and aren't even the stars of their own team, let alone league or conference! Denile isn't just a river in Eqypt, baby!

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