TheSchwartz Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Evidently they have enrolled in the NFL's Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program which is held at 4 of the top Business Schools in the Country. NFL players enroll in four top business schools Always good to see players preparing themselves for life after football. Albright is headed to Harvard, Clark to Stanford, and Prioleau to Northwestern... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 props to the NFL to provide this service, and for those players to take advantage of it. I am against this though, only cause there are probably more academically qualified people to go to schools like that, and instead these athletes are going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 I am against this though, only cause there are probably more academically qualified people to go to schools like that, and instead these athletes are going. i doubt they are taking seats from "real" students. its probably like an executive mba program where you do alot of work at home/online and meet at school infrequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita35 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 props to the NFL to provide this service, and for those players to take advantage of it. I am against this though, only cause there are probably more academically qualified people to go to schools like that, and instead these athletes are going. Well, I like the idea and I support it. To me, athletes going to schools like these should not be a problem since it is for something academic. They go to schools like these when they do not have the grades to play football. :doh: One could argue that you are trying to have your cake and eat it too when you say there are more qualified people in this instance, but not when they are playing. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Glad to see it. And education opportunities for them doesn't mean a not a zero sum gain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 That is cool. I know this has nothing to do with the Redskins or football, but does anyone remember when Vince Carter went back to school to finish his degree after he was drafted into the NBA? I always have respect for players that do stuff like that, even though they really don't have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cracklock81 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 The NFL started this program because many ex-players said they had not thought about life after football. It's a great way to give these guys the education to be able to make sound business decisions on their own. Many players have joined this program and many more should- I know I would definitely have enrolled in one of those schools if I could receive admission. Unfortuantely, I'm limited by my GMAT and the stringent standards it takes to get into one of those schools. And it probably could also work out for the schools. They are taking in guys who already have some money and educating them to run a business afterwards. If nothing else, at least they might learn how to invest their money wisely, which could lead to donations to the respective school's endowment fund in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 I heard several Cowboys are attending University of Phoniex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailVictory Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 The NFL set up a "mini-MBA" program for interested players to learn the basics of finance and investing. These guys are not taking anyone's seats for this. The players get exposure to the top professors from the top schools and in return, they're on the alumni donor list to give back to the schools. It's a good deal for everyone invovled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 I'm sure they are paying tuition like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita35 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 I heard several Cowboys are attending University of Phoniex Pure Comedy! :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BleedinBurgundyandGold Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 wow, good to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSchwartz Posted February 23, 2006 Author Share Posted February 23, 2006 I am against this though, only cause there are probably more academically qualified people to go to schools like that, and instead these athletes are going. Uh they aren't actually enrolling in graduate school and taking seats away from qualified candidates. Theses are 3-4 day symposiums/workshops that introduce the athletes to important business concepts... It's an NFL sponsored program that is hosted by the Universities and takes advantage of the school's resources, but they are in no way "crashing" real graduate programs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSkins Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I go to Northwestern University actually. This will be sweet. I get a chance to chill w/ Ryan Clark and Sam Madison among others while getting a chance to make fun of Laroi Glover, because he is a cowboy and he's fat. But seriously, what should i tell Ryan Clark... Should i try to convince him to stay in Washington? Should i recruit anyone else? Kennison, Parker, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail26 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I heard several Cowboys are attending University of Phoniex If they can get in:dallasuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegionOfDoom Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I heard several Cowboys are attending University of Phoniex Man...you are crazy.....:laugh::laugh::laugh:...Imagine some Cowboys wanting to check out the campus....:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chairmangao Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Hmmm are they at the schools now? I wonder if I can find Ryan Clark somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightForOldDC21 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 major props to my boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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