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Something that I've wondered about. Why do such a high fraction of football recruits express their commitment to religion so strongly? Being in Seattle I'm sure I also have a skewed view of society, but as the parent both high school and college-aged kids, it would be anathema for their peers to express that level of religiosity in this community. Church attendance is not zero, but even those who attend are typically quiet about it.

As an Eagle Scout in high school I never mentioned it because it was ridiculed.  During my Soph year I was selected for a special Eagle society and I mentioned my reluctance.  Most of the others were shocked.  Seems where they went to school Eagle rank was respected.  I guess it's where you are and when, and how badly you want to fit in.

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Something that I've wondered about. Why do such a high fraction of football recruits express their commitment to religion so strongly? Being in Seattle I'm sure I also have a skewed view of society, but as the parent both high school and college-aged kids, it would be anathema for their peers to express that level of religiosity in this community. Church attendance is not zero, but even those who attend are typically quiet about it.

As an Eagle Scout in high school I never mentioned it because it was ridiculed.  During my Soph year I was selected for a special Eagle society and I mentioned my reluctance.  Most of the others were shocked.  Seems where they went to school Eagle rank was respected.  I guess it's where you are and when, and how badly you want to fit in.