When it was announced this week that Ohio State linebacker James Laurinaitis would forego his chance to enter the NFL draft and remain with the school for his senior year, it had many people talking. People were questioning why a top-notch athlete would wait to enter the NFL draft when he was pretty much guaranteed to go as a high first round draft pick. When asked why he chose to stay in school, Laurinaitis stated that he wanted to help lead the Ohio State Buckeyes to their third straight national title. People associated with the NCAA should be excited to hear this news because it gives every school that is affiliated with the organization the idea that just because a star player has a professional contract on the table, it doesn’t mean they feel ready to leave their alma mater.
I have to commend this player for the courage he had to turn down the multimillion dollar contracts to return to school. It takes a lot for a college student to decide to finish out his college education instead of letting money do the talking. In the long run, he will be better off for making this decision because, when his professional playing career is over, or he gets a career ending injury, he will have a college degree to fall back on.
Mark Zadakis
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I agree. I think this player obviously has a lot of pride in his school and a lot of love for his fellow teammates and football program. I wish more student athletes would feel the same way.
Mark...Ohio State has not won 2 straight national titles...they have made the championship game twice...but have yet to finish it off. Just figured I'd help you out ;)
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