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Academies can't cash in on economy

By Chris Sprow
ESPN The Magazine

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

You're 17. You're smart -- real smart. You've got DI football talent. Let's just put this on the table and see what you think. If you accept coach Charlton Warren's offer, your world class education will be totally free, you'll have a guaranteed job upon graduation even in this dismal economy. Moreover, that job will pay an impressive salary and you can -- listen closely now -- retire, with pay, at the age of 42. Oh, you'll also get to play for a nationally-ranked team with a decent Bowl hist ...

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