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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...kes-shot-at-alabamas-education-favors-auburns
"The 6-foot, 180-pound corner has also added offers from Florida State, Georgia Tech and Kentucky since landing his first two. But the two in-state rivals are out front early. Alabama, I see good looking players and their education is OK, but it's not better than Auburn," he said. "I know Auburn has great education. And I know Alabama pushes their players very hard. I know Auburn has a lot of energy right now."
"The kicker is, according to the education info we could find, Roberts' reality does not match up with the facts.
Edward Aschoff of ESPN.com shared the academic progress rates of all of the SEC football programs back in 2012. According to Aschoff, the APR "measures the eligibility, retention and graduation of Division 1 student-athletes."
Vanderbilt was first on that list with a 978 APR. Alabama was fourth with a 970 APR. Auburn was 11th with a 943 APR.
In October of 2012, George Schroeder of USA Today Sports wrote a piece that talked about the graduation success rate of certain NCAA programs. Here's the info on some notable SEC teams, including Alabama:
Finally, U.S. News did a National University Rankings list. Alabama was ranked No. 77 nationally. Auburn was ranked No. 89.
The numbers sure seem to back Alabama up in this instance, and for Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide, this is just yet another advantage on the recruiting trail."
Roll tide :icon_twisted:
"The 6-foot, 180-pound corner has also added offers from Florida State, Georgia Tech and Kentucky since landing his first two. But the two in-state rivals are out front early. Alabama, I see good looking players and their education is OK, but it's not better than Auburn," he said. "I know Auburn has great education. And I know Alabama pushes their players very hard. I know Auburn has a lot of energy right now."
"The kicker is, according to the education info we could find, Roberts' reality does not match up with the facts.
Edward Aschoff of ESPN.com shared the academic progress rates of all of the SEC football programs back in 2012. According to Aschoff, the APR "measures the eligibility, retention and graduation of Division 1 student-athletes."
Vanderbilt was first on that list with a 978 APR. Alabama was fourth with a 970 APR. Auburn was 11th with a 943 APR.
In October of 2012, George Schroeder of USA Today Sports wrote a piece that talked about the graduation success rate of certain NCAA programs. Here's the info on some notable SEC teams, including Alabama:
Meanwhile, the Southeastern Conference's football dominance might extend to the classroom, too, at least as measured by the GSR. Of teams currently in the coaches poll, the SEC had five of the top 13 when ordered by GSR. Football heavyweights LSU (No 6, 77% GSR), Alabama (No. 7, 75%) and Florida (No. 8, 75%) led the way for the SEC. Those teams are all in the top six of the coaches poll.
Finally, U.S. News did a National University Rankings list. Alabama was ranked No. 77 nationally. Auburn was ranked No. 89.
The numbers sure seem to back Alabama up in this instance, and for Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide, this is just yet another advantage on the recruiting trail."
Roll tide :icon_twisted:
