The Cellular South Gameplan Program

[Crimson Surfer]

A new program in Misssissippi to help HS athletes qualify for college.

The Cellular South Gameplan Program

As national signing day approaches, some of the top athletes from across the nation will be announcing their plans for continuing their playing careers. There is talk of statistics, 40-times, and even how much guys can bench press, but there is little discussion of the most important aspect of a student-athlete's resume - academics.

Mississippi is highly rated when it comes to producing Division I-caliber talent on the gridiron. Unfortunately, it is also high on the academic casualty charts. Many of the state's top high school players never play a down of college football. Not because they do not have the talent - because they are unable to meet NCAA academic initial eligibility.

 

[kcin_4_BAMA]

This really is a GREAT program! I'm glad to see an organization taking the lead to help educate students...It's a shame there are athletes that don't get the opportunity to better themselves because their HS admin. doesn't have the time or resources to help them understand what is necessary to attend college.

I just hope this......

In addition, the Cellular South Gameplan began a "Select" program during the fall. This program works one-on-one with some of the state's top student-athletes, most of which have received athletic scholarship offers. The participants are selected based on a variety of factors including coaches' recommendations and recruiting service and media rankings.

....doesn't turn into neglect for the "non-select" group.

"Some of our state's administrators were surprised to hear that the NCAA core course requirements changed from 14 to 16, or that the NCAA Clearinghouse had been transitioned to the NCAA Eligibility Center.

That's very scary to think that these admin. were trying to get these kids into school based on the score of 14 instead of the newly appointed 16!!

Very interesting program, though....