Comments on: Will he or won’t he?

By: Anthony

Anthony — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:41:30 +0000

I am currently a student at Florida State and I have to say I couldn't be more proud of Myron. He is by far the most respectable player on our team and I love watching him play on Saturdays and as much i would love to see him playing on Sundays too there is no reason why he should not take this scholarship. I will be very disappointed if he does not. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for someone and there is no way he shouldn't take the scholarship. I'm also happy the NCAA allowed him to take the jet from Alabama to Maryland for the game as well as starting the game later.

GREAT JOB MYRON!!! You're someone to look up to!

By: David

David — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:40:41 +0000

Don, thanks for bringing us this story. I read the blog but i want to see the story. i missed it. This is exactly the kind of stories that should take precedence over the stereotypical bad/dumb athlete story. Good going Myron and Don! Two role models i look up to.

By: Antoine P. Brunson

Antoine P. Brunson — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:53:04 +0000

The lure of NFL fame and finances must be great and can be fulfiling for a time but a great education lasts forever.

By: Derrick, Atlanta

Derrick, Atlanta — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:40:10 +0000

Go Noles!

I'm an avid FSU fan and with all the thugs that they recruit, glad to see a kid with some morals, brains and this kid can actually open a can of whoop azz on the football field. Wow!

It's a tough decision. Yes, Oxford will open many doors but not as many as people think and there's no guarantee that he'll get big time money. This is still America. Won't get all deep with that.

Now, the NFL. Immediate millionaire, immediate star, immediate endorsements, immediate help from the NFL, sponsors, boosters, organizations, etc to start whatever charitable organization he wants to start.

But then there's that Oxford thing. How many kids get a chance at that? Especially when you’re a black athlete from the inner city of poverty.

Tough decision for the kid but he'll do great either way.

By: Katherine

Katherine — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:36:30 +0000

Take the scholarship! After 2 years the NFL will need him, more than he need them. The NFL suffers from the perception (thanks to a few) that their players are a bunch of over-indulged thugs. The NFL would be crazy not to offer him anything he wants in an effort to win back fans that have found the antics of a number of its players repulsive and pathetic.

Then the questions would be - could a man that smart put up with the likes of Vick and Pacman???

By: JC-Los Angeles

JC-Los Angeles — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:32:21 +0000

Now that's a student athlete.

By: Asad J

Asad J — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:07:44 +0000

My opinion is that he should take the Rhodes Scholarship. Football careers are unpredictable and can end suddenly because of injury. A Rhodes Scholarship and a degree from Oxford can open many doors. Also, I doubt that football will give him the intellectual fulfillment of a career in medicine.

By: Don, WA

Don, WA — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:47:58 +0000

I think the ball's in his hands – I don't think he could ever regret taking the Rhodes Scholorship now though.

By: Dina Scruggs

Dina Scruggs — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:32:03 +0000

I did not get a chance to watch AC360 tonight, so I will look for the re-run. I hope he chose the scholarship! What an amazing opportunity. If the NFL is not interested in him in a few years than that will be their loss. He can help needy children in other ways until he makes the "big bucks". Which it sounds like is destined for him regardless of what career he chooses. This is a special kid!