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<blockquote data-quote="RonJohn" data-source="post: 874800" data-attributes="member: 2426"><p>All the more reason that athletic programs should be stressing such things. If the goal is to get kids into the NFL, then the goal should be to get kids through the NFL with something left to show for it. Stress money management, taxes, and finances to college athletes as part of the program.</p><p></p><p>I think there are a lot of issues and it is more than just athletes being stupid. Many come from a background where they are expected to take care of their entire community if they make it "big". Many grow up believing that buying a fancy car is what makes you wealthy, not what is left in your bank account. College programs could bring in former pro players to discuss those issues with current the players and try to make a difference. My impression of most college athletic programs is that they don't really give a flip about what happens to the athletes once they leave the program. Many programs are happy to embellish the fantasy lifestyle dreams to get/keep players even if that attitude causes them to lose everything later in life. Players who are looking to get drafted in a few days would do good to listen to these guys:</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://atlantablackstar.com/2020/11/02/you-cant-help-everyone-chad-ochocinco-brandon-marshall-and-more-discuss-the-black-tax-of-trying-to-take-care-of-family-friends/[/URL]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RonJohn, post: 874800, member: 2426"] All the more reason that athletic programs should be stressing such things. If the goal is to get kids into the NFL, then the goal should be to get kids through the NFL with something left to show for it. Stress money management, taxes, and finances to college athletes as part of the program. I think there are a lot of issues and it is more than just athletes being stupid. Many come from a background where they are expected to take care of their entire community if they make it "big". Many grow up believing that buying a fancy car is what makes you wealthy, not what is left in your bank account. College programs could bring in former pro players to discuss those issues with current the players and try to make a difference. My impression of most college athletic programs is that they don't really give a flip about what happens to the athletes once they leave the program. Many programs are happy to embellish the fantasy lifestyle dreams to get/keep players even if that attitude causes them to lose everything later in life. Players who are looking to get drafted in a few days would do good to listen to these guys: [URL unfurl="true"]https://atlantablackstar.com/2020/11/02/you-cant-help-everyone-chad-ochocinco-brandon-marshall-and-more-discuss-the-black-tax-of-trying-to-take-care-of-family-friends/[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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