Originally posted by gutwrench1:
The out of state arguement used to be valid but it is becoming less of an issue for Big Ten and Big XII, etc...these fully funded programs get 9.9 scholarships and they can be used in-state or out-of-state. Many schools do not charge coaches the out-of-state rates.
Umm... yes they do! You know how successful the OU football program is? Did you know that THEY charge out-of-state tuition for every kid on that roster not from the state of Oklahoma? What do you think that wrestling teams are an exception?
Yes, they do have 9.9 scholarships to give out, HOWEVER, they still have a budget. If they are filled with out-of-state kids, it drains their money from other areas (like transportation and entry fees).
One other thing to consider: Emporia State University is one of the greatest teaching schools in the country. Now, if you wanted to be a teacher (not an NFL player), and ESU offered you a full-ride scholarship to play football, and KSU (whose education program is lacking) offered you a partial, are you saying that it is stupid not to go to KSU?
