Jeff Jones

[Jiub]

"Struggled" is probably putting it nicely. He's a heck of an athlete but academic struggles have bogged him down since high school. He has to finish his AA at IWCC before he finds his next home.

I never understood the whole academic struggle issues these athletes have.

If they feel unsure of their academic prowess shouldnt they just chose an easy major that doesnt require much effort? I cant believe its too difficult to major in open option liberal arts or sociology or whatever.

Im dumber than a yadle full of door knobs and still got an engineering degree from Iowa State.

 

[tolfbfan]

I never understood the whole academic struggle issues these athletes have.

If they feel unsure of their academic prowess shouldnt they just chose an easy major that doesnt require much effort? I cant believe its too difficult to major in open option liberal arts or sociology or whatever.

Im dumber than a yadle full of door knobs and still got an engineering degree from Iowa State.

Did you just insult the ISU Engineering Dept? Anyway, there are thousands of athletes who struggle academically. Being a special eduction teacher, I could show you many examples that would shock you. To explain in a kind way: No matter the training[even in my jock years], I would never be even an below average high jumper. I just don't have it! Some of these kids just don't have an academic ability level that we all take for granted. But, their physical bodies are something we all wish came our way. So, to keep doing something they are VERY GOOD at doing, they try to stay afloat in the classroom. It's a very difficult life to live and I respect any kid who trys to survive the academic jungle when they just don't have the, how do I say number of brain cells needed to be successful. NO WAY TO FIX IT. Only alternative, bust your *** and try to stay eligible.

 

[CloneinWDSM]

Football version of Malou or Norvel Pelle

 

[tolfbfan]

Football version of Malou or Norvel Pelle

Amazing athlete, just watched some DLeague highlights. How tall is he?

 

[CloneinWDSM]

Amazing athlete, just watched some DLeague highlights. How tall is he?

About 8 foot 2 inches according to CF

 

[Wesley]

I never understood the whole academic struggle issues these athletes have. If they feel unsure of their academic prowess shouldnt they just chose an easy major that doesnt require much effort? I cant believe its too difficult to major in open option liberal arts or sociology or whatever. Im dumber than a yadle full of door knobs and still got an engineering degree from Iowa State.

What kind of engineer?

 

[bosco]

Did you just insult the ISU Engineering Dept? Anyway, there are thousands of athletes who struggle academically. Being a special eduction teacher, I could show you many examples that would shock you. To explain in a kind way: No matter the training[even in my jock years], I would never be even an below average high jumper. I just don't have it! Some of these kids just don't have an academic ability level that we all take for granted. But, their physical bodies are something we all wish came our way. So, to keep doing something they are VERY GOOD at doing, they try to stay afloat in the classroom. It's a very difficult life to live and I respect any kid who trys to survive the academic jungle when they just don't have the, how do I say number of brain cells needed to be successful. NO WAY TO FIX IT. Only alternative, bust your *** and try to stay eligible.

That's good way to put it in perspective. Some people have talent in different areas. Some are physically gifted while others are mentally. But student athletes are the only ones required to show proficiency in two totally different areas. On the field and in the classroom.

What if students who had academic scholarships were required to maintain a certain level physical ability, for example like the Presidential Physical Fitness requirements? If they couldn't maintain those physical requirements then they would be ineligible to continue their studies. Sounds ridiculous but it is sort of a double standard.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

What kind of engineer?

Probably Civil, or construction lolz. Same thing really. They don't have to take second semester of AP physics AND they don't need to take Dif. Eq. I only know this because I considered switching majors while still at school. My academic advisor was not happy to hear that those classes weren't required for an engineering degree, he got the syllabus out because he didn't believe me.

ps That was 10 years ago so feel free to call me out if I'm wrong.

 

[NorthCyd]

What's a yadle?

 

[tolfbfan]

What's a yadle?

Good point, I had no idea either. Is it even a word in the "American Dictionary"??

 

[CyInDFW]

What's a yadle?

Possibly a misspelled ladle?

 

[nhclone]

Probably Civil, or construction lolz. Same thing really. They don't have to take second semester of AP physics AND they don't need to take Dif. Eq. I only know this because I considered switching majors while still at school. My academic advisor was not happy to hear that those classes weren't required for an engineering degree, he got the syllabus out because he didn't believe me.

ps That was 10 years ago so feel free to call me out if I'm wrong.

We had to take Dif EQ when I went through as a Civil (2011 grad). Not the second physics though I don't think.

 

[CLONER99]

We had to take Dif EQ when I went through as a Civil (2011 grad). Not the second physics though I don't think.

Dif EQ and both physics are required for Civil and Construction. No shortcuts there.

 

[nhclone]

Dif EQ and both physics are required for Civil and Construction. No shortcuts there.

Thanks, I couldn't remember for sure. Tried to block that specific part of college from my memory.

 

[Guetterdone1]

Dif EQ and both physics are required for Civil and Construction. No shortcuts there.

Those are basic core classes for engineers. Civils and Industrials second tier classes are a joke compared to the rest of the other engineering majors.

 

[ILikeCy]

What if students who had academic scholarships were required to maintain a certain level physical ability, for example like the Presidential Physical Fitness requirements? If they couldn't maintain those physical requirements then they would be ineligible to continue their studies. Sounds ridiculous but it is sort of a double standard.

Yeah, it's totally unfair that an academic institution would put academic expectations on athletes.

 

[jcyclonee]

I'm from Detroit Lakes. Where the original Zorbaz was established. Hate the place. Great atmosphere but your serve yourself and order your own food. To top it off the drinks and food are insanely high priced.

This is all true, but the taco pizza is awesome.

 

[Cydkar]

That's good way to put it in perspective. Some people have talent in different areas. Some are physically gifted while others are mentally. But student athletes are the only ones required to show proficiency in two totally different areas. On the field and in the classroom.

What if students who had academic scholarships were required to maintain a certain level physical ability, for example like the Presidential Physical Fitness requirements? If they couldn't maintain those physical requirements then they would be ineligible to continue their studies. Sounds ridiculous but it is sort of a double standard.

It's the standard of being a "student-athlete" as opposed to just being a "student". It's not a double standard as much as one being only half of the other therefore half of the requirements.

 

[Jiub]

What kind of engineer?

Mechanical.

 

[Jiub]

Probably Civil, or construction lolz. Same thing really. They don't have to take second semester of AP physics AND they don't need to take Dif. Eq. I only know this because I considered switching majors while still at school. My academic advisor was not happy to hear that those classes weren't required for an engineering degree, he got the syllabus out because he didn't believe me.

ps That was 10 years ago so feel free to call me out if I'm wrong.

Mechanical. Tooks both Diff Eq and 2 physics classes heat transfer and several design classes.

Doff Eq by far the easiest math class compared to some of the calc classes.

Depends on teacher tho i guess.