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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is our culture.  I agree it makes no sense.  Really what do sports have to do with pursuit of higher education?  I don't think.any other countries play collegiate sports like we do.   But you have to accept it as it is just the way it is here.[/quote]
You must not have played sports yourself. I think maybe you don't realize how much character it builds to play a sport competitively. It builds emotional and physical stamina, teamwork skills, requires incredible commitment, and teaches young people the value of hard work. As a woman, it also helped me develop a deep respect for myself and my body, beyond what it looked like or could do for men. I met people from all over the world and was exposed to dozens of cultures through my sport.

Also, it's not like athletes are 50% of the student body and none deserve to be there. They are a small percentage and they've all worked very hard to get where they are. I'm sorry it wasn't your pathway, but maybe you should realize that being born rich is a much, MUCH greater "edge" than playing a sport.[/quote]

I played sports in college and so does one of my kids.   I understand the college sports game and how it works.  I just don't agree that it has much to do with the  academic side of things at all.[/quote]

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