... swooned by college football coaches in hopes that they will be playing for them the following fall with images of championship games glistening in their eyes.

What is also common is the loss of the fun somewhere between the summer and the beginning of their freshmen semester at the institution of their choice.

With high school graduations upon us across the nation and players signing letters of commitment to Division I schools, players are looking forward towards their first season as a Miami Hurricane, Boston College Eagle, or Texas Longhorn with anticipation and excitement.

What most people forget is that football is no longer played, "For the love of the game," as it were and is now seen as a stepping stone towards NFL com...

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