Central Michigan had the OVERALL #1 Pick in the NFL Draft last year! The NFL has plenty of Mid-American Conference players represented, and will have more next year. And these programs also have very wealthy and successful alumni who take care of their own. And being a BCS school has absolutely no bearing on quality of jobs or degrees.Crab's brother wrote:Enlighten us as to your knowledge about the "college game, recuriting (I assume you meant recruiting), and the like''....I am curious.Pol Pot wrote:It's not "common sense". Kids that get caught up in a "name" usually pick a school for the wrong reason. But I know you guys know about the college game, recuriting and the like. All Internet experts, thanks for keeping me entertained.
Dude, my post had nothing to do with recruiting or playing time. I only referenced the opportunities afforded to major college athletes post graduation. I don't know Jared personally. I don't know if he plans to go into medicine, business, teaching, coaching, or the ministry for that matter. That is irrelevant to the discussion we are having and the point I am trying to make. Here is the example I will use:
Jared goes to Central Michigan (just an example). He plays four years, starts his last 3 years and is honorable mention all-MAC as a senior. No NFL combine and his career is over.
Jared goes to Michigan State (again-just an example). He plays four years, earns starting time mid way through his junior year and starts as a senior. No NFL and again, his football career is over.
All things being equal, as in his resume and GPA are the same. This young man applies to jobs all throughout the state of Michigan. What situation do you think pulls more weight? Granted, this is just one situation, but if you don't think that the alumni base at a BCS school and the popularity of BIG TIME college football will help get that kid a better job faster, then you don't really know or want to believe how things work.
Again, good luck to Mr. McCray. It was a joy to watch you play in the SOC and I know that you will make the decision that is best for you and your future. Scioto County is behind you.
Ohio State graduates 74% of their football players and 8 of the 12 Big 10 schools are under 75% which is horrid.
Illinois 75% and Minnesota 69%
Louisville graduates 63% of their football players and Cincinnati 70%
As for my credentials, they are real, been in the NCAA game for over 20 years and know kids in all levels of experience and success on the field and off.