Fourteen Bama players will receive degrees on Saturday

JD95 · Dec 12, 2014

With all the time these guys have to spend on football -- conditioning, practice, travel, ball games, healing, etc., etc. -- it's amazing that they have time to attend school and study. But here they are, seven players who will receive bachelor's degrees and seven more who will get master's degrees. Huge congratulations to them, and Roll Tide Roll!!

http://alabama.247sports.com/Bolt/F...e-degrees-Saturday-33810966?Referer=CBSSPORTS

JustNeedMe81 · Dec 12, 2014

Wait.... Blake Sims? DeAndrew white? Leon Brown? Reed? Aren't they supposed to be on the list.

bamagradinATL · Dec 12, 2014

JustNeedMe81 said:
Wait.... Blake Sims? DeAndrew white? Leon Brown? Reed? Aren't they supposed to be on the list.

Blake already has his degree, so does White.

bamacon · Dec 12, 2014

Man, that is a great accomplishment. So glad CNS doesn't gloss over the importance of the degree for these young players. Regardless of the use for some that may play on Sunday I still think it helps them in later life. Congrats to all the grads. We appreciate the hard work on and off the field and thank you for the great example you all are setting!!!

BamaBuff24 · Dec 12, 2014

who are the 22 players?

TDBama78 · Dec 12, 2014

This is great champions on the field and off.

TideMom2Boys · Dec 12, 2014

So proud of all of them. It is hard enough to be a college student....a student athlete is probably very stressful.

Alasippi · Dec 12, 2014

TideMom2Boys said:
So proud of all of them. It is hard enough to be a college student....a student athlete is probably very stressful.

I don't know how they do it. I honestly don't. There are so many more demands on these young men than are on normal students. That's not an insult to "normal students", I just don't see how football players get up. go to class, watch film, practice, attend study hall, and have time to eat three meals.....
Put it in your daily schedule and get back to me

Roll Tide.
Sip

Gr8hope · Dec 12, 2014

Congratulation to all! Just like your families, we are proud of you. Hard work pays off.

CrimsonForce · Dec 12, 2014

Are these players actually getting degrees that will help them in life, or are they getting degrees in environmental science?

RTR91 · Dec 12, 2014

Alasippi said:
I don't know how they do it. I honestly don't. There are so many more demands on these young men than are on normal students. That's not an insult to "normal students", I just don't see how football players get up. go to class, watch film, practice, attend study hall, and have time to eat three meals.....
Put it in your daily schedule and get back to me
Roll Tide.
Sip

I don't want to sound like a smart-butt or discredit what the players have done. However, players do have some benefits the average student doesn't have. They have tutors on hand 24/7. They also don't all take difficult classes, and most take the minimum 12 hours a semester.

Again, I'm not trying to make light of what the players do, but they do have some positives over the average student.

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CrimsonPride · Dec 12, 2014

RTR91 said:
I don't want to sound like a smart-butt or discredit what the players have done. However, players do have some benefits the average student doesn't have. They have tutors on hand 24/7. They also don't all take difficult classes, and most take the minimum 12 hours a semester.

Again, I'm not trying to make light of what the players do, but they do have some positives over the average student.

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While they do have some benefits in the way of help, tutoring alone will only get you so far. I don't how see anyone could say that the players don't have to take difficult classes. Unless I'm mistaken, the requirements necessary to obtain a degree in a particular discipline are the same for both the regular students and the student-athlete.

We have had several players since CNS has been here who have obtained their degree in 3 years. The fact that we have several starters that are receiving their Masters within 4 years is a testament to their hard work and dedication.

I am very proud of how these guys have achieved in the classroom and on the field. Congratulations!!

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TIDE-HSV · Dec 12, 2014

On the OSU boards, one gets the impression we never graduate anyone. OTOH, they have no clue as to how the NCAA GSR process works. They just parrot the rumors they read on the web...

NCTide · Dec 12, 2014

This is what it's all about. Good work boys!!!

bamamoss2 · Dec 13, 2014

I second all the congratulations! Glad to see these athletes complete their education as it shows their character and the fact they realize the future holds challenges beyond the playground.

JBama_in_PCOLA · Dec 13, 2014

Congrats to the guys!!

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CullmanTide · Dec 13, 2014

TIDE-HSV said:
On the OSU boards, one gets the impression we never graduate anyone. OTOH, they have no clue as to how the NCAA GSR process works. They just parrot the rumors they read on the web...

This is the biggest issue I have with OSU fans, having worked with a few. I guess people believe what they choose to believe.

James Eagle · Dec 13, 2014

Good for them! I'm sure they are extremely proud of their accomplishments on the field and in the classroom. Congratulations.

fundytide · Dec 13, 2014

Tremendous accomplishment and congratulations to each of them. As Coach Saban says, "getting your degree will have the greatest impact on the quality of your life".

As for OSU fans comments on Bama players as student athletes they should be more concerned with their own guys.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1361344-ohio-state-suspends-qb-cardale-jones-for-tweeting-classes-are-pointless

theballguy · Dec 13, 2014

Seven players -- Trey DePriest, Christion Jones, D.J. Pettway, Malcolm Faciane, Isaac Luatua, Leon Brown and Josh Dickerson -- have earned bachelor's degrees, while seven others -- Arie Kouandjio, Jalston Fowler, Austin Shepherd, Brian Vogler, Nick Perry, Daniel Geddes and MK Taylor -- have earned their master's degrees.

Very very proud of these guys!!! CNS is doing it right and the players are buying in. And not just on the field! RTR!!!

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