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I asked a question, you’re assuming I have those thoughts

Author: NDNEIL (6352 Posts - Original UHND Member)
Posted at 6:49 pm on Dec 29, 2020
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I didn’t go to ND so I think my opinion doesn’t matter as much. You seemed to have an opinion so I asked a question that I’m generally curious about.

Not my degree to worry about, however, I think those that think it would devalue this degree don’t understand branding and the power of 4 hour commercials on Saturday afternoons.

Having played at a fairly high level, MAC, I generally think the notion of football first at most schools is true. Not saying ND players aren’t football first, but the commitment to academics isn’t a choice. We all know the rules:

Graduate in 4.
No “light” semesters.
Less bending on attendance

I’m sure there are more.

Now, as you said, plenty of Bama kids care about academics and plenty could get into ND, but the balance is different. I never took a full load in season. Took summer classes and full loads second semester. My falls were light in both classes and difficulty. That was a “suggestion” by academic advisor who was the advisor for athletes.

As with all things, there is certainly a balance, but I’m not the one to answer it. Again, you seemed to have the opinion so was hoping you’d give an answer.


Replies to: "I asked a question, you’re assuming I have those thoughts"

  • A few quotes from ESPN re: Bama vs ND Recruiting [LINK] - irishone - 1:00pm 12/29/20 (23) [View All]
    • ND admin wants to make sure that the Leahy years never return. Academics will drive this wagon...... - ELP - 8:30am 12/30/20
    • The comparison should be Clemson. Not Bama or even OSU - Karamello - 5:22pm 12/29/20
      • That's just silly. Their talent is near the top every year, ours is very good and we can play and - THEISMANCARR - 6:24pm 12/29/20
      • Given the national audience ND garners, kelly should be able to go toe-to-toe with any school for - WestCoastIrishFan - 6:03pm 12/29/20
    • but are they RKGs? Do they really care about the next 40 years? [NT] - WestCoastIrishFan - 3:39pm 12/29/20
      • Serious question, would you be ok if ND just ditched all that and played by the same rules as - NDNEIL - 5:08pm 12/29/20
        • There are things Alabama does I do not endorse, however, it is beyond arrogant for so many to assume - WestCoastIrishFan - 5:58pm 12/29/20
          • You know the "he doesn't care about education" is sour grapes. - wrdomerson - 8:17am 12/30/20
            • Probably right, but it is also missing the point - NDNEIL - 8:29am 12/30/20
              • I get that, I wasn't really speaking to that point. - wrdomerson - 11:58am 12/30/20
          • I asked a question, you’re assuming I have those thoughts - NDNEIL - 6:49pm 12/29/20
            • Notre Dame players go to summer school as well - WoodstockIrish - 7:53pm 12/29/20
              • Still not really the point [NT] - NDNEIL - 9:08pm 12/29/20
            • I think ND should take any kid who can succeed in school, possibly with the help of a tutor. - WestCoastIrishFan - 7:53pm 12/29/20
              • Fair [NT] - NDNEIL - 7:58am 12/30/20
          • Exactly there are serious students at all the schools. The difference for ND is they want to make - THEISMANCARR - 6:26pm 12/29/20
          • You just can't look at athletics in that case, they do the same for underrepresented minorities and - holybull101 - 6:21pm 12/29/20
            • I’ve heard announcers say ND’s facilities take a back seat to no one [NT] - WestCoastIrishFan - 8:00pm 12/29/20
              • They come in at 14th in this anecdotal list [LINK] - NDNEIL - 7:57am 12/30/20
        • No. [NT] - irishone - 5:41pm 12/29/20
        • Nice post [NT] - ColeyO - 5:26pm 12/29/20
      • I think, deep down, you know the answer... [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 4:34pm 12/29/20
    • David (ND) vs. Goliath (Bama). [NT] - Irishize - 2:58pm 12/29/20
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