David has asked what the reaction has been to my advice in math classes when I
tell my student-athletes that they have an excellent opportunity to get their
education even though they may have pro dreams.  I have to say that I have
never had a negative experience with any of them.  As instructors or
professors, we are asked to evaluate these student-athletes twice each semester
and the results go to the advisors.  I believe it is done for only freshmen,
although I can't be sure of this.  In particular, I have worked with two hockey
players, both Canadian, one a star now, and they were especially kind as well as
school-oriented.  Also an interesting note, when Joby Wright was our varsity
men's basketball coach, I had two of his players in class, and I received a
letter from him stating that if any of his players missed a class to contact
him personally immediately.  That shows some caring about education.  Also the
players themselves have responded positively to me and my attempts to help them
learn.
                                Karen
                                        Miami University
                                        GO SKINS!!!