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<blockquote data-quote="Hoppy2105" data-source="post: 1402328" data-attributes="member: 9835"><p>I didn’t like how the deadspin article said the “graduate to get your money” was veiled as an incentive but really hurt black male atheletes. How does getting them (or all athletes really) to work harder in the classroom hurt them?</p><p></p><p>Are they saying black male atheletes are incapable of raising their 55% grad rate higher? Maybe with a hefty check wrapped around the diploma some of those other 45% will be able to do what it takes to make it. I mean, that’s college right? Work hard with the intent to earn a paycheck sometime after graduation?</p><p></p><p>Also, isn’t that the point of a tough, yet rewarding goal? To work hard, better yourself, and overcome odds to achieve it? </p><p></p><p>Maybe I’m just focusing too much on what a deadspin author said.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hoppy2105, post: 1402328, member: 9835"] I didn’t like how the deadspin article said the “graduate to get your money” was veiled as an incentive but really hurt black male atheletes. How does getting them (or all athletes really) to work harder in the classroom hurt them? Are they saying black male atheletes are incapable of raising their 55% grad rate higher? Maybe with a hefty check wrapped around the diploma some of those other 45% will be able to do what it takes to make it. I mean, that’s college right? Work hard with the intent to earn a paycheck sometime after graduation? Also, isn’t that the point of a tough, yet rewarding goal? To work hard, better yourself, and overcome odds to achieve it? Maybe I’m just focusing too much on what a deadspin author said. [/QUOTE]
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