How about this for a novel idea? PLAYERS actually studying and passing their damn classes!!!
Whoa, now that's too much to ask. Instead, we should blame Trooper or the support staff. Look ... I realize we're not talking about a group of young Einstein's here. But college isn't THAT hard, especially if you're majoring in something like Sports Administration or African American Studies. It might be tough to make an A, but just passing is not too much to ask. On top of that, they have access to all sorts of academic support that the average student doesn't have -- so I really don't blame anybody but the student athlete. I guess I'm a hard-ass that way.