NFL Can Wait Education Comes First Pt. 2

So remember last year when I wrote this feel good story about Florida State University Safety Myron Rolle’s decision to skip the NFL to study at the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar? If not, then here’s the link –> “The NFL Can Wait” He’s back from Oxford University and ready for the NFL Draft. (NY Times)

This is a great example of a black man doing something positive with his life.  Hard work and perseverance pays off and you should never give up on your dreams or goals.  He plans to become a doctor, opening a clinic in the Bahamas, and philanthropist after hanging up his cleats.  I wish him the best in the future and I hope that this story sparks even more young men to realize their dreams.  I believe in positive people and the effect they can have on others.  This has the potential to do wonders for the community as far as uplifting the youth and teaching them that they can be whatever they set their minds to.  Congratulations Myron Rolle!  Like I said before, you are a role model to me and I appreciate you choosing your education over athletics.

Sources:

The NFL Can Wait – http://www.mysincerethoughts.com/index.php/2009/03/30/the-nfl-can-wait-my-education-comes-first/

On The Way to the N.F.L. Draft, a Year Of Fulfillment in England for Rolle – NY Times

University of Oxford – http://www.ox.ac.uk/