Adolphus Washington Quote

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“It’s the education part,” Washington continued. “I know all these schools athletically can offer me the same thing. The academic support at Ohio State, there is no way you can fail. Even if you’re giving minimal effort there is no way you can fail.”

 

http://247sports.com/Article/Washington-is-finally-a-Buckeye-49904

 

Not sure how to respond to this.....

gremlin

November 22nd, 2011 at 2:26 PM ^

So basically he is saying that OSU gives you passing grades regardless.  Nice job NCAA.  Looks like we have some quality student athletes down in Columbus.  

a2_electricboogaloo

November 22nd, 2011 at 2:28 PM ^

Went to OSU because it was easy?

This doesn't really strike me as the character we are looking for in our recruits (or at least that which I myself like to see in our recruits).  I want someone who works hard, both on and off the field.  And, importantly, one who is committed to Michigan, rather than being committed to his desire to not do work.

_DG7_goblue

November 22nd, 2011 at 2:33 PM ^

So EASY. If I put so much effort I can't fail. The teachers and boosters will give me a free ride. If he was so concerned about education he would be at M, Virginia, ND, Stanford, cal, NC, Duke, not osu. No disregard to osu but it's so much easier to find a job with a M degree. My cousin graduated from osu has had a horrible time finding a decent job. On the other hand my friends at M are getting accepted into grad programs left and right.

dosleches

November 22nd, 2011 at 2:37 PM ^

Can we run that commercial opposite the Michigan Difference or Apollo crew commercials?  

"Ohio State: Even if you’re giving minimal effort there is no way you can fail.”

The Wolf

November 22nd, 2011 at 2:38 PM ^

We're all laughing at this because it is admittedly funny, but the sad thing is that this young man is only going to have this belief supported and promulgated. That does not bode well for his future.

UMLaw73

November 22nd, 2011 at 2:41 PM ^

I thought these boys were supposed to be getting an education.  STUDENT-athletes, students first.  That's how it should be.  I'm glad we're not picking up on this guy if this is his priority when talking about eduction... not failing out.  If that attitude carries over to the field he certainly isn't a player I'd like.

pdgoblue25

November 22nd, 2011 at 3:12 PM ^

This is hilarious

As an alum this really pisses me off though.  For what it's worth, I had to work my ass off there (my friends did as well), and I have a job.

Look Up_See Blue

November 22nd, 2011 at 2:58 PM ^

exactly, he's going to attend a school where he can give a minimal effort in academics and let all his tutors do his work for him so he can stay eligible. best of luck to him. can't wait til we face him and shut him down.

njv5352

November 22nd, 2011 at 3:14 PM ^

Just ask Cris Carter's son about failing out of OSU.  I know that it seems imposible, but it is not in reality.  If that is their selling line, then they are really in trouble.