Comments on: Penn State Players Loyal to a Fault http://theklowntimes.net/2012/07/26/penn-state-players-loyal-to-a-fault/ A Sports Website for the Fans by the Fans Thu, 16 May 2013 13:57:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: J-Dub http://theklowntimes.net/2012/07/26/penn-state-players-loyal-to-a-fault/#comment-33746 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 14:42:01 +0000 http://theklowntimes.net/?p=1677#comment-33746 Loyalty is measured in the tough times. It’s easy to be loyal when there isn’t a problem.

]]> By: JAG http://theklowntimes.net/2012/07/26/penn-state-players-loyal-to-a-fault/#comment-33696 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:24:52 +0000 http://theklowntimes.net/?p=1677#comment-33696 I think it’s important to differentiate between student – athletes and athlete – students. The athlete – student who is a stud and has a real chance at the NFL might want to change schools. He needs the visibility of a vibrant program and which school he takes his basketweaving courses from is not relevant.

However, the student – athletes have more invested than just football. Those who are progressing toward a degree in a program that they like with professors that they admire and respect should not just take off. Penn State is a respected school and a degree from there carries a good bit of weight. Also, those with no NFL shot will be entering grad school or the job market.

Employers will be impressed with someone who stuck it out when the going got rough and didn’t abandon the institution that gave them a chance to go to college and make something of themselves. It’s a nice narrative.

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