The Obsession with Scholarships

[jkirkpa380]

Having completed our first full year of travel ball, we have a few things on our minds for discussion. Originally, I was planning to make some comments here, on the forum, but soon realized that I had quite a bit to say. As a result, I have started a blog, in case anyone is interested: http://youthsportsgoodforkids.blogspot.com. The upshot of the first post is that scholarships are not required to get a college education, especially in California. Below the first post are reprints from my more general blog that also comment on youth sports and softball. FYI.

[DonnieS]

... scholarships are not required to get a college education,..

Who would a thought. Speaking for some of the others, probably not all, thanks for the enlightenment.

[Safebyahare]

... scholarships are not required to get a college education,..

Who would a thought. Speaking for some of the others, probably not all, thanks for the enlightenment.

What! People actually can go to college and not have a scholarship?
In 2 years, if your dd is still playing TB, you may look back on your blogs and laugh. or better yet post your insights
here and we can all laugh now.

[Tyler Durden]

... scholarships are not required to get a college education,..

Who would a thought. Speaking for some of the others, probably not all, thanks for the enlightenment.

What! People actually can go to college and not have a scholarship?
In 2 years, if your dd is still playing TB, you may look back on your blogs and laugh. or better yet post your insights
here and we can all laugh now.

Agreed. Professor Softball's 'insights' are ground-breaking. Thank you for your blog.

[fastpitchdad05]

Yeah be warned...these are some of the nicer regular posters on HB, too.

[DonnieS]

Yeah be warned...these are some of the nicer regular posters on HB, too.

Most of the others are doing community service during the day.

[Sam]

In a related story:

Scientists have been studying dirt and discovered that dirt is........dirty. More to follow....

[Dugout Dad]

Who has the obsession with scholarships? At least I didn't start a blog on the subject.....

[jonriv]

Having completed our first full year of travel ball, we have a few things on our minds for discussion. Originally, I was planning to make some comments here, on the forum, but soon realized that I had quite a bit to say. As a result, I have started a blog, in case anyone is interested: http://youthsportsgoodforkids.blogspot.com. The upshot of the first post is that scholarships are not required to get a college education, especially in California. Below the first post are reprints from my more general blog that also comment on youth sports and softball. FYI.

Besides being "Captain Obvious" I have a real problem with some of the points being made in this "blog"

The most glaring is in the sixth paragraph where he stipulates that college athletes will earn less than non-athletes. This is blatantly false. College athletes generally earn 15-20% more than there non-athletic counterparts. They also graduate at a better rate than non-athletes. Performing under pressure, time management, and teamwork are all skills highly coveted in today's business world.

Is there too much focus on scholarships-perhaps. Lot's of false info and dreams- yeah probably. The writer makes a mockery of his arguments with declaration that college can happen without a scholarship and then just being wrong with the facts.

[DonnieS]

Having completed our first full year of travel ball, we have a few things on our minds for discussion. Originally, I was planning to make some comments here, on the forum, but soon realized that I had quite a bit to say. As a result, I have started a blog, in case anyone is interested: http://youthsportsgoodforkids.blogspot.com. The upshot of the first post is that scholarships are not required to get a college education, especially in California. Below the first post are reprints from my more general blog that also comment on youth sports and softball. FYI.

Besides being "Captain Obvious" I have a real problem with some of the points being made in this "blog"

The most glaring is in the sixth paragraph where he stipulates that college athletes will earn less than non-athletes. This is blatantly false. College athletes generally earn 15-20% more than there non-athletic counterparts. They also graduate at a better rate than non-athletes. Performing under pressure, time management, and teamwork are all skills highly coveted in today's business world.

Is there too much focus on scholarships-perhaps. Lot's of false info and dreams- yeah probably. The writer makes a mockery of his arguments with declaration that college can happen without a scholarship and then just being wrong with the facts.

Maybe one post was enough. Its not like we don't play well with the new kids.