<p>Sci’s data shows major programs with differences in grad rates of 15% or more and there are maybe 15 out of 110 D1A playing schools and another 85 more D1AA schools? That data actually shows that athletes graduate at close to the general population rates…surprise, surprise…and the athletes do it while playing their choses sports. </p>
<p>nysmile,</p>
<p>Derek Dooley’s comments allude to the culture within the Tenn football program which he just took over. He has been on the job about 4 months. His comments do not refer to college athletics in general. Period. </p>
<p>By the way, his dad was the long-time and legendary coach of the U. of Georgia’s football team before he made the switch to UGA athletic director. Derek, his son, previously coached at LouTech. </p>
<p>There are quite a few athletes who have a sense of entitlement but, for the most part, athletes are far better prepared for college than they used to be because of NCAA standards implemented within the last 25 years as I mentioned before.</p>
<p>By the way, there are “thugs” in every major city in the USA. Some of them play sports and some do not. 95% of student athletes that go to college to play sports are not “thugs.” Be careful who you apply that derogatory word too.</p>