Frank Deford: Why Keep Athletes Eligible But Uneducated? (audio)
Posted Sep 10, 2013
Each football season brings exciting plays and game heroes, but Frank Deford says the real heroes are often overlooked. As another school year and college football season gets underway, Deford looks at the frustrations and challenges facing educators to keep student athletes eligible.
(NPR)
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