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Redefining the student-athlete

By Andy Katz
ESPN.com

Monday, March 31, 2003

Throughout the Jim Harrick-Tony Cole debacle, insight and opinions have been plentiful. And when Georgia elected not to participate in the SEC and NCAA tournaments, I wasn't surprised that so many people jumped to defend the players who were denied the opportunity to participate in the post season -- particularly the seniors. While my heart goes out to those paying the price for the indiscretions of others, there is a larger issue that's been continually understated: namely, the severity of the ...

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