"Athletes who take to the classroom naturally or are encouraged to focus on grades should be able to do well in the classroom. I believe the reason you go to college is to get your degree. It's not a minor league or an audition for the pros"
- Rebecca Lobo
About this Quote
In this quote, Rebecca Lobo is highlighting the value of education for professional athletes. She thinks that those who excel in both sports and academics have a natural ability to stabilize their time and prioritize their studies. Lobo likewise stresses the true function of attending college, which is to obtain a degree and more one's education, instead of using it as a stepping stone to a professional sports profession. She highlights the value of education and the truth that college should not be seen as a minor league or a simple tryout for professional sports. Lobo's words act as a reminder that education must always be a leading priority, even for gifted professional athletes.
This quote is written / told by Rebecca Lobo somewhere between October 6, 1973 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA.
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