<p>I’m not going to repeat the reasons I (and many others) think student/athletes deserve respect, but please add my voice to those who sing the praises of them.</p>
<p>Here’s a quote from an Ivy on this subject:</p>
<p>“We do not admit only “athletes” to XXXXXXX any more than we admit “musicians” or “chemists” or “those who have an unusual record of participation in community service.” We admit people of promise. You have shown the capacity to balance your academic life with a serious commitment to sports. We value that in itself and because we know what discipline and commitment it requires.”</p>
<p>Amen</p>