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A day in the life of a student-athlete – The Triangle

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Life for college athletes can be a balancing act. Some students think they have it rough when a busy schedule means getting their homework done, attending club meetings, playing in an intramural game and then maybe running out to dinner with friends. Imagine tacking on an additional four or more hours a day to train and practice, which not only forces an athlete to wake up earlier but also leaves them physically exhausted. And they do it, rain or shine. Bryan College Men’s golfer Nick Scully making a putt to conclude his first round at Lake Tansi Golf Course in Crossville, Tenn. While many student athletes receive scholarships to play their sport, many do not. Many athletes spend all that time and energy without an athletic scholarship because they will do anything to play. There are 252 NCAA Division-1 football teams nationwide with about 125 players each and only 85 available scholarships. When you think about it, there are 31,500 Division-1 athletes who wake up earlier, work harder

Written By: Colby Roach Sports Editor Life for college athletes can be a balancing act. Some students think they have it rough when a busy schedule means getting their homework done, attending club meetings, playing in an intramural game and then maybe running out to dinner with friends. Imagine tacking on an additional Bryan College Men’s golfer Nick Scully making a putt to conclude his first round at Lake Tansi Golf Course in Crossville, Tenn. four or more hours a day to train and practice, which not only forces an athlete to wake up earlier but also leaves them physically exhausted. And th

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