The Lure Of Professional Leagues

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early is fame. Many athletes
are well-known in college, but nothing like the athletes who are the
professional leagues. Look at Emmit Smith, the running back for the Dallas
Cowboys. A person cannot go into a mall in America where his jersey is not
sold. Both little children and some adults worship him. Professional
athletes are even making their own movies now. What other profession can a
nineteen or twenty year old be paid millions to play a game and have a
movie career on the side? The lure of this stardom usually takes the place
of finishing ones education.

Finally, the risk of injury plays a big factor in the athletes decision to
leave early. Every college athlete knows that each time they step onto the
field there is a chance that it could be their last time. Once an athlete
suffers a severe injury, the professional scouts lose total interest in
them. The teams are not willing to waste a draft pick on a player who might
never play. For example, Tennesse's, Peyton Manning, ...

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