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I hope everyone here has the opportunity to read the above article by Rick Gosselin in today's DMN. In this day of pampered stars who can't wait to get to the NFL, this young man made the most of his college scholarship both on the field and off. He understands that the NFL is nothing but a huge corporate business conglomeration. I always feel sorry for those who leave school early for the bright lights and limelight. Johnny Football is a prime example. Even worse is the plight of those who are injured or make it to the last cut and hang on to try just one more time. Not much is said about the 99+% of college players who never go to the NFL, but players like Nick Florence are the ones I admire as they use the scholarship that they were fortunate enough to receive to prepare them for life and still give great performances for their school. I try to implant this thought into every young athlete to whom I can. I experienced this on a personal level with my own son who was a very promising HS cornerback getting lots of major college looks. He completely blew his ACL from an illegal crack back block the fourth game of his senior year. At first he was very bitter at not getting the chance to play college football, but I was able to convince him that football is not a lifetime sport like golf, tennis,track,cross country,etc. I was always extremely proud of his performance on the football field, but I was even prouder when he walked across the stage to receive his B.S. from UT. All of us on here love college football, but I feel it is our obligation as devoted fans to remind these young men that they have been blessed with a tremendous opportunity by being awarded a college scholarship. Now make the most of it for your future. Enjoy the game for what it is and don't let the Siren's song of the NFL dominate the college experience. I would love to see the stats on just how many college players make it to the NFL and of those who do how many either suffer dabilating injuries or come out of it with no means of support after the NFL has used them like chattel. I am glad that Nick Florence sees the real picture. I wish many others would see it as well before they become fodder for the big business that is the NFL.