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Not if the schools put people in place to help the athletes. Maybe do that

instead of hiring 27 run game analysts or whatever. You know. Actually look out for the student athlete.

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Posted: 06/24/2021 at 08:24AM

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NFL development league -- whatIpostlike 06/24/2021 07:53AM

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Novel concept ** -- Tombo 06/24/2021 11:00AM

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Free market society ** -- VaTechHokiesACC 06/23/2021 6:55PM

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