"I went to a football school, which meant that I went to a university that served up education and was simultaneously operating a sports franchise."
-Susan Orlean
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"I have long been one of those tedious people who rails against the coronation of 'student-athletes.' I have heard the argument that big-time athletics bring in loads of money to universities. I don't believe the money goes anywhere other than back into the sports teams, but that's another story.“
-Susan Orlean
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