Extra benefits for college athletes

Barry Switzer, Oklahoma football coach, on the hard-to-measure education players receive from attending college: "A lot of athletes get degrees at our place, but I'll tell you what: Even those who don't get degrees, the fact they've been there four or five years and had the opportunity means they go out better than if they'd never had the opportunity -- getting a smile on your face and learning how to meet people, getting rid of some of the problems and attitudes kids have when they grow up."

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