[CTcard]

I'm not expecting more than one season from either Ledecky or Bellis. 

Well, Ledecky apparently expects more seasons at Stanford that that.

One thing about turning pro in swimming is that you don't make all that much money from swimming itself. Most of the money for Ledecky would be in endorsements. Most kids don't grow up with a dream of hawking toothpaste brands. Money is great, but the "dream" appeal is a little different from that in sports where the pros is the established elite-level.

Personally, I simply have no expectations for what these athletes will or should do whatsoever.

[CTcard]

I'm not expecting more than one season from either Ledecky or Bellis. 

Well, Ledecky apparently expects more seasons at Stanford that that.

One thing about turning pro in swimming is that you don't make all that much money from swimming itself. Most of the money for Ledecky would be in endorsements. Most kids don't grow up with a dream of hawking toothpaste brands. Money is great, but the "dream" appeal is a little different from that in sports where the pros is the established elite-level.

Personally, I simply have no expectations for what these athletes will or should do whatsoever.