If you were a 5 star football player wouldn't you go to the school
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A lot depends. Money is relative. Do I need the money now? Am I a QB who can make NIL or a Guard who will probably make none? Do I have the resources to invest in the future?that would make sure you received the most money under the new policies?
Honestly, i think the best schools to go to are ND, Michigan and Stanford in terms of a balance between education and NFL prep. You've got good education schools like NW and Vandy. And you've got great NFL prep schools like Alabama, GA and OU.
If I am a 5 star , I want to go to the school that will prepare me for the NFL. Because I believe that is my future. Financial freedom for me and my family. Alabama, Ohio State , would be my first choice.
maybe. But there are the journey browns and Marcus Lattimore's out there as well. Being a five star gets you paid a net total of $0.00.
Except you don't know if you are a Journey Brown or a Saquon Barkley before you pick your college. And I really don't think any 5 star athlete is getting a quality education no matter where they go. There's just too much time involved in sports in Division 1 especially when you are at the superstar level. There are a few exceptions but not many.
And that is why I'd pick my school on balance...the best possible education with the greatest NFL exposure. You just don't know.
and, I don't agree that you can get a good education while playing ball. Especially not at Stanford or NW.
I'd go where the long term success, and money by association, would be. NIL money and $100 booster handshakes is short term and unnecessary while I'm in college on a full ride have have practically no expenses. A team and coaching staff that can help me become a first round NFL draft pick would be a much bigger priority. Sadly many youths don't think long term and chase short term gratification, selling themselves short. The specific school I'd choose would be based on a number of factors including location, team success, fit with coaches, and academics but I'd probably put their track record at developing players at my specific position and the depth chart at the top of my criteria list.
A lot depends on position of the player and the style played by various teams and run by coaches. A drop back passer shouldn’t go to a team that the QBs runs a lot. A wideout shouldn’t go to a team that is predominantly a running team. Or a great running back go to a team that passes 70% of the time.
I would think that stability is important so you know your coaches will be there for you and the system is consistent. Maybe the portal system de-emphasizes that issue.
Education is important since all players are one bad injury away from the end of their career. But not just a generally good school but one that has the specific field the player likes. If you are a high tech guy Stanford is your choice. Aerospace engineering....Purdue. Medicine......Duke. USC/UCLA....theatre and entertainment industry. Politics/law......Harvard. .....they have 40% of Congress and some thing like 7 of 9 Supreme Court. .......you will have a tremendous network and if you are good the pros will find you.
Academic support. What the teammates are like. Student body. Weather. Urban vs rural.
The region is important too. Where would you like to live post college? Playing close to the area you want to live has huge benefits. As a star player you will meet top businessmen, powerful politicians, and others that will accelerate your post football career. And it gives you a couple years to see I f you really like area and it’s people.
I would think that stability is important so you know your coaches will be there for you and the system is consistent. Maybe the portal system de-emphasizes that issue.
Education is important since all players are one bad injury away from the end of their career. But not just a generally good school but one that has the specific field the player likes. If you are a high tech guy Stanford is your choice. Aerospace engineering....Purdue. Medicine......Duke. USC/UCLA....theatre and entertainment industry. Politics/law......Harvard. .....they have 40% of Congress and some thing like 7 of 9 Supreme Court. .......you will have a tremendous network and if you are good the pros will find you.
Academic support. What the teammates are like. Student body. Weather. Urban vs rural.
The region is important too. Where would you like to live post college? Playing close to the area you want to live has huge benefits. As a star player you will meet top businessmen, powerful politicians, and others that will accelerate your post football career. And it gives you a couple years to see I f you really like area and it’s people.
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It's up to the student. If you want to do Parks and Rec, well good luck if you don't make the NFL. Business degree, I think you might have a chance to get a decent job after football which maybe the day you step off campus and don't get picked up by an NFL team.
Im going to OK State generic bugz bunny cowboy villain, those black and orange unis are crashing the disco party colours.
Eventhough I wasn't a 5 star...I used that criteria.
PSU >VILLANOVA
After bouncing between public and Catholic schools, and surviving an all boys high school...Penn State without Augustinian priests walking around to remind me of my sinful thoughts looked pretty good to me!
