> I don’t doubt that the system has produced some academic success stories but it must be the exceptional case. I'd guess the opposite. IMO, too much attention

> I don’t doubt that the system has produced some academic success stories but it must be the exceptional case. I'd guess the opposite. IMO, too much attention gets put on the top tier of athletes in the most popular sports. I'd guess that well over 50% see education as the primary benefit. Most of these students realize that they don't have a professional playing career ahead of them.