FSU's Rolle will study at Oxford instead of entering the draft

[CoachBuckett]

I will go out on a limb and say in his life time he will make more money after he completes his course work, than having 5-6 year career in the NFL. He will better understand how to take care of his money instead of throwing away on junk.

[nkuclubbaseball19]

Accepting the Rhode Scholar Award is a once in a lifetime chance. The NFL will still be around when he is finished with studying at Oxford. The choice is easy to me.

 

And good for him :thumb:

[mexitucky]

This guy is going to be great in the NFL. I don't believe that one year off will hurt him to badly. It's not like he will be coming off of a major injury. Let's not forget, McGahee blew up his knee vs. OSU in January and was still taken in the first round in April. Additionally, he is a genius who plays like a beast. He will be a difference maker in somebody's secondary due to his intelligence and athletic ability.

[pigman]

Best choice he could've made. Will still be able to make lots of money with his mind when his knees are gone.

[Clyde]

I like the choice but I'll agree with Crazy who questioned the comment about having his priorities straight. At this point, its no longer about priorities when we're talking about being a 1st round NFL pick or a Rhodes Scholar. Its simply a matter of preference.

[formerkywrestler]

There are only 32 Rhodes Scholars a year. This is the decision I would've made. He will be at worst a 3rd round draft pick and still make a team.

[Getslow]

^ Agreed. And the article concluded by saying that after he plays in the League, he wants to go to medical school and open a clinic for the needy. I am a huge fan of this guy. The world of sports and the world at large would be a lot better off if there were more of Myron Rolle around.

[MJAlltheWay24]

^ Agreed. And the article concluded by saying that after he plays in the League, he wants to go to medical school and open a clinic for the needy. I am a huge fan of this guy. The world of sports and the world at large would be a lot better off if there were more of Myron Rolle around.

 

He is definitely someone you can cheer for and want to see do very well.

[spe690]

There are only 32 Rhodes Scholars a year. This is the decision I would've made. He will be at worst a 3rd round draft pick and still make a team.

 

Exactly! In all honesty, the chances of being a Rhodes Scholar and being a professional athlete are probably close to one another. He has made the right decision!

[Boxer44]

I bet he mad an informed and education decision. He also made the right decision. He will still get his chance in the NFL if he wants it. Being a Rhodes Scholar is a once in a lifte time opportunity.

[saint4]

Could he have studied after his career in the NFL? Because, if so, he could have made millions, then went to Oxford. Either way, this is a kid that has his mind in the right direction. Good for him!!!!!!!

[rockmom]

Could he have studied after his career in the NFL? Because, if so, he could have made millions, then went to Oxford. Either way, this is a kid that has his mind in the right direction. Good for him!!!!!!!

 

 

Rhodes Scholarships don't work like that.