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<blockquote data-quote="AlabamaBuzz" data-source="post: 775058" data-attributes="member: 906"><p>I had some good times while at GT, but it was very painful - I doubt anyone had the euphoric feeling when finals were over like (at least in the old days) GT students did. I also doubt that most other schools' graduates still have nightmares about oversleeping for a final or forgetting to drop a class they haven't attended, etc., that I know many former GT alums still have. </p><p></p><p>The dread was always there during the academic quarters, and even when having fun, if not toasted, it was in the back of your mind. Even when I was doing something healthy like playing basketball or running or flag football, I felt the "dread" and guilt. I don't know that it is the same today, since professors are not being forced to lower grades to obtain arbitrary averages for students. </p><p></p><p>But, with all of that said, for the athletes with the tutors and assistance, it should not be this way, and I doubt seriously that it is, but no matter what, I still believe our student-athletes have more expected of them, in general, than 99% of other colleges and universities. </p><p></p><p>I agree that we have to generate sidewalk fans, if possible, but we have been saying that for decades, and it has not happened. I almost don't believe it is possible, but I know CGC is trying to market GT as "cool", and I hope he is able to convert some of the masses.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AlabamaBuzz, post: 775058, member: 906"] I had some good times while at GT, but it was very painful - I doubt anyone had the euphoric feeling when finals were over like (at least in the old days) GT students did. I also doubt that most other schools' graduates still have nightmares about oversleeping for a final or forgetting to drop a class they haven't attended, etc., that I know many former GT alums still have. The dread was always there during the academic quarters, and even when having fun, if not toasted, it was in the back of your mind. Even when I was doing something healthy like playing basketball or running or flag football, I felt the "dread" and guilt. I don't know that it is the same today, since professors are not being forced to lower grades to obtain arbitrary averages for students. But, with all of that said, for the athletes with the tutors and assistance, it should not be this way, and I doubt seriously that it is, but no matter what, I still believe our student-athletes have more expected of them, in general, than 99% of other colleges and universities. I agree that we have to generate sidewalk fans, if possible, but we have been saying that for decades, and it has not happened. I almost don't believe it is possible, but I know CGC is trying to market GT as "cool", and I hope he is able to convert some of the masses. [/QUOTE]
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