[Goose]

right and it's not just being able to get in, you have to WANT to go to Stanford. Not every player with NFL potential and a 4.0 wants Stanford. Keep in mind that Stanford's academics/etc. >>>>> Alabama's, but Alabama's football program is >>>>> than Stanford's.

Not only that, but being a student-athlete at Stanford is hard. It requires lots of academic effort that many players with NFL potential may regard as a distraction/impediment to their goal of going to the NFL. That is not a totally crazy position to take. A degree from Alabama is not without value, especially if your post-football plans are in the SEC footprint.

[Goose]

right and it's not just being able to get in, you have to WANT to go to Stanford. Not every player with NFL potential and a 4.0 wants Stanford. Keep in mind that Stanford's academics/etc. >>>>> Alabama's, but Alabama's football program is >>>>> than Stanford's.

Not only that, but being a student-athlete at Stanford is hard. It requires lots of academic effort that many players with NFL potential may regard as a distraction/impediment to their goal of going to the NFL. That is not a totally crazy position to take. A degree from Alabama is not without value, especially if your post-football plans are in the SEC footprint.