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Should College Athletes Stay or Go Pro?

This latest FanTake from Steve Fortosis looks at the question of whether college athletes should stay in college or go pro. Steve breaks down the topic with ten topics to consider.

There are obviously many pros and cons in regard to whether star-quality college athletes should remain in college or roll the dice for the money in professional sports. Here are some viable points that examine both sides of the question.

  1. The most obvious reason a majority give for players to leave college early is the risk of career-ending injury. While it’s true doctors are becoming proficient enough to enable many players to overcome serious injuries and return to sports, there are still some injuries that cannot be overcome or that affect the players’ efficiency just enough to lower their dominance.