Just thoughts...

As a former coach and still being involved in athletics in a distant way, it has always perplexed me WHY some of the well blessed athletes would risk what they have the opportunity to do in the bigger picture. Now, I know at 21 years old I wasn't seeing  the big picture but these guys have more resources than I had. They have numerous counselors, coaches, and other things that help them to see more of what life COULD BE like. To play professionally or have that opportunity is why you play the game...why kill it for a "enjoyable moment" ? I have seen it closely and see it almost annually with numerous athletes from other schools that either get dismissed from a team or they lose the drive and focus goes elsewhere... my question is, IS IT WORTH THROWING IT ALL AWAY? ALL THE $$$ THAT IS OUT THERE