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<blockquote data-quote="forensicbuzz" data-source="post: 122618" data-attributes="member: 198"><p>I think you touched on both points why many former athletes come back. I'm sure other schools have their share, but let's say you went to Auburn or Alabama or uga. These schools are in "college towns" where, outside of school, there's little else to do. There is relatively no anonymity for the pro athlete, and a much higher chance of being recognized and molested (non-sexually, thank you). Atlanta is a much easier place to "hide" your celebrity. In addition, if you're living in San Francisco or Seattle or Denver or NYC or where ever, there are equally acceptable state or local universities from which they can finish their degree. Those who went to Tech recognize that they can't just go across town and get a degree with the same name recognition as coming back to Tech. There's not much difference between University of Washington, University of Alabama, most of the California university system (with exceptions noted), but there aren't too many option equivalents if you went to Tech. Plus it has great facilities and is probably free for the returning athletes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="forensicbuzz, post: 122618, member: 198"] I think you touched on both points why many former athletes come back. I'm sure other schools have their share, but let's say you went to Auburn or Alabama or uga. These schools are in "college towns" where, outside of school, there's little else to do. There is relatively no anonymity for the pro athlete, and a much higher chance of being recognized and molested (non-sexually, thank you). Atlanta is a much easier place to "hide" your celebrity. In addition, if you're living in San Francisco or Seattle or Denver or NYC or where ever, there are equally acceptable state or local universities from which they can finish their degree. Those who went to Tech recognize that they can't just go across town and get a degree with the same name recognition as coming back to Tech. There's not much difference between University of Washington, University of Alabama, most of the California university system (with exceptions noted), but there aren't too many option equivalents if you went to Tech. Plus it has great facilities and is probably free for the returning athletes. [/QUOTE]
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