Why you play DIII Sports.....

• Tiger2003

  

  Why We Play D-III Athletics-
  
  It's not about getting a scholarship, getting drafted, or making SportsCenter. It's a deep need in us that comes from the heart. We need to practice, to play, to lift, to hustle, to sweat. We do it all for our teammates and for the student in our calculus class that we don't even know. We don't practice with a future major league first baseman; we practice with a future sports agent. We don't lift weights with a future Olympic wrestler; we lift with a future doctor. We don't run with a future Wimbledon champion; we run with a future CEO. It's a bigger part of us than our friends and family can understand. Sometimes we play for 2,000 fans; sometimes 25. But we still play hard. You cheer for us because you know us. You know more than just our names. Like all of you, we are students first. We don't sign autographs. But we do sign graduate school applications, MCAT exams, and student body petitions. When we miss a kick or strike out, we don't let down an entire state. We only let down our teammates, coaches, and fans. But the hurt is still the same. We train hard, lift, throw, run, kick, tackle, shoot, dribble, and lift some more, and in the morning we go to class. And in that class we are nothing more than students. It's about pride--in ourselves, in our school. It's about our love and passion for the game. And when it's over, when we walk off that court or field for the last time, our hearts crumble. Those tears are real. But deep down inside, we are very proud of ourselves. We will forever be what few can claim... college athletes.
• darbypitcher22

  

  I'm proud to say that for a while this was on my facebook profile until I accidently deleted it, but now that I have it again it may be going back up. Love, Love, Love this.
• sleeper

  

  Ok now for the real reason..
  
  You play DIII because you suck but you wanted to play sports in college LOL
• sleeper

  

  And you run with a future CEO? I'd be willing to bet you're more likely to run with a future CEO at a D1 school then a lowly DIII school, but hey, go ahead and praise mediocrity!
• lhslep134

  

  Sleeper's actually right here.
  
  I chose playing a club sport at the D1 level over playing golf at D3 University of Rochester because I'm much more likely to become a future doctor or CEO at Ohio State than Rochester. I also still get to compete at pretty much the same level as D3 sports.
  
  Not to mention all of the other opportunities available at a bigger school: alumni connections, more extra curriculars, etc.
• trep14

  I attended college at a DIII school. Some of the athletes that played there would drop out after a semester or two. Of the athletes that did stick around, I think a lot of them barely graduated, although I do know of a few that went on to do something like med school, athletic training, law school, or grad school. I know of a couple of baseball players that had GPA's that would have been considered failing but got to stick around because they were good at baseball.
• Sonofanump

  I chose a state school over a D3 football “grant”. Personal preference of wanting more opportunities for academics. It is a great way to defer a lot of the cost if you want to get into a small private university. I don’t doubt that the percentage of students and athletes at the D3s around here is a higher percentage of graduation and success over the D1 state schools. You do get a few exceptions at D3 like Trusnik and Garcon.
• thedynasty1998

  

  I played at a D2 school and did get my schooling paid for, so in that sense, D2 is unique. However, if it came between D3 while playing sports and paying $25,000 a year+ or going to OSU, I would have chose OSU or another state school. That's not a knock on anyone that plays D3 sports, because I really do think it's admirable, but it wouldn't have been the choice for me.
• georgemc80

  Well I played at D3 Muskingum and it was the right choice for me. Not only did I meet my soul mate, but it was a place for me to grow up. I learned as much outside the classroom as I did inside. The small student to prof ratio is something that is difficult to find at larger state universities.
  
  Just last week I was presented with a question that I couldn't answer with the depth needed. I simply called a prof I had almost 20 years ago...not only was he happy to help, but his first question was how my wife and kids were doing.
  
  D3 is not for everyone...but it has its place and I enthusiastically encourage it.
  
  
  BTW....there is no such thing as a undergrad med school...so I don't see how you can't become a dr out of a small liberal arts school.
  
  
  Thank you to the original poster....
• sjmvsfscs08

  You play D-III sports if you want to continue playing sports with the competitiveness of high school; Mount Union being one of a few exceptions. Playing sports in college may be the most overrated part of one's life, especially if it's not football or basketball or to earn a scholarship.
• thedynasty1998

  

  sjmvsfscs08;498920 wrote: Playing sports in college may be the most overrated part of one's life

  
  I couldn't disagree with this comment anymore.
• trep14

  georgemc80;498896 wrote:Well I played at D3 Muskingum and it was the right choice for me. Not only did I meet my soul mate, but it was a place for me to grow up. I learned as much outside the classroom as I did inside. The small student to prof ratio is something that is difficult to find at larger state universities.
  
  Just last week I was presented with a question that I couldn't answer with the depth needed. I simply called a prof I had almost 20 years ago...not only was he happy to help, but his first question was how my wife and kids were doing.
  
  D3 is not for everyone...but it has its place and I enthusiastically encourage it.
  
  
  BTW....there is no such thing as a undergrad med school...so I don't see how you can't become a dr out of a small liberal arts school.
  
  
  Thank you to the original poster....

  
  Totally agree. One of the major reasons I chose the school I did (small liberal arts school) was because of the student to faculty ratio. It helps going to a smaller school because its much easier to get letters of recommendation from professors since they actually know who you are and you don't have to try to get a research spot with them in order for them to get to know you. But then again, going to a big name school that has more research opportunities doesn't hurt either. I'm a first year med student right now and there are a lot of kids from the big name state schools (namely OU and OSU) in my class, but there are a good bit of us that went to smaller liberal arts colleges too.
• trep14

  sjmvsfscs08;498920 wrote:You play D-III sports if you want to continue playing sports with the competitiveness of high school; Mount Union being one of a few exceptions. Playing sports in college may be the most overrated part of one's life, especially if it's not football or basketball or to earn a scholarship.

  
  What is this even supposed to mean? I look back on my time playing organized sports as one of the best times of my life.
• jmog

  I had a scholarship to play at a D2 school for baseball. Their version of engineering was a degree in "pre-engineering" (4 years), and then go to an actual engineering school and spend 2 years getting a BS in engineering.
  
  Or I could go to a school with an engineering program and graduate in 4 years.
  
  I chose to not play baseball in college (walked on at Akron U, made the team and blew out my arm later that year, so it all worked out in the end).
• thedynasty1998

  

  jmog;498985 wrote:I had a scholarship to play at a D2 school for baseball. Their version of engineering was a degree in "pre-engineering" (4 years), and then go to an actual engineering school and spend 2 years getting a BS in engineering.
  
  Or I could go to a school with an engineering program and graduate in 4 years.
  
  I chose to not play baseball in college (walked on at Akron U, made the team and blew out my arm later that year, so it all worked out in the end).

  
  First off, baseball is unique in that there really are not many full scholarships to go around, whether it's D2 or D1. So, without knowing exactly what your "scholarship" was for, it's hard to comment on that.
  
  Secondly, each school is unique in majors offered. Sure some smaller schools might not offer an engineering degree while others do. Sounds like it just happens that the school recruiting you didn't offer it.
• Tiger2003

  

  I wasn't trying to start a bitching match, just thought it was a pretty good read. I didn't play DIII sports. At 18 I joined the Marine Corps. Now that I am out I have got my bachelor degree.
• lhslep134

  

  georgemc80;498896 wrote:
  BTW....there is no such thing as a undergrad med school...so I don't see how you can't become a dr out of a small liberal arts school.
  

  
  
  And a pre-med degree from OSU looks a lot better on a medical school application than a pre-med degree from most D3 schools.
• WebFire

  I heard from a player that played D3 football last year that most didn't take it serious and it was a joke. He didn't even play this year.
• areyoukiddingme

  You joined the Marines? Probably because you couldn't hack DIII sports. Just a joke from a Navy guy!
• georgemc80

  lhslep134;499135 wrote:And a pre-med degree from OSU looks a lot better on a medical school application than a pre-med degree from most D3 schools.

  
  Keep thinking that...a an honors degree in premed from a liberal arts school coupled with great scores will get you anywhere you want. Besides when was the last time you checked your Doctor's transcripts? When you get to be my age you pick your Doctors based on the size of their hand. (the smaller the better)
  
  
  I picked my school because at the time it, along with BGSU was one of the top education departments in the country. You can get excellence and respect at that level...no one should ever look down on a school because its a small enrollment or liberal arts.
  
  
  Many people don't realize, that if you have the GPA and test scores, private schools are just as affordable as large state schools.
• sleeper

  

  georgemc80;499416 wrote:
  I picked my school because at the time it, along with BGSU was one of the top education departments in the country. You can get excellence and respect at that level...no one should ever look down on a school because its a small enrollment or liberal arts.

  
  No its not. LOL
  
  People are so delusional when they go to a mediocre at best school and try to justify it with lines like this. BGSU is a bottom feeder school, welcome to reality.
• LJ

  

  lhslep134;499135 wrote:And a pre-med degree from OSU looks a lot better on a medical school application than a pre-med degree from most D3 schools.

  
  false, it all depends on the person.
  
  Every out of state vet student that came to OSU in my fiancee's class came from a D3 school. It's very well known that it is harder to get into vet school than it is med school. Also OSU only had 40 spots for out of state students. It's just something that you are making up with nothing to base your argument on.
• DeyDurkie5

  

  lhslep134;499135 wrote:And a pre-med degree from OSU looks a lot better on a medical school application than a pre-med degree from most D3 schools.

  
  you are dumb
• lhslep134

  

  Sleeper's right, you guys are all jealous hacks.
• lhslep134

  

  And why does a pre-med degree from OSU look better than some shitty private d3 school? Because OSU is one of the best public schools in the country and there's a god damn reason that those people at d3 schools couldn't get in. And if you got in and didn't go here, you made a bad decision.
  
  If you want to prove me wrong, find numbers of graduate school admittants with similar scores and GPA from a small school and a top 55 school.
  
  
  I'm not talking about your (to the older guys) OSU, I'm not talking about your dad's (for the younger crowd) OSU where it took a pulse to get in, I'm talking about right now, now that OSU is an actual legitimate school with extremely tough admissions requirements.
  
  If place of degree doesn't matter, then why are some places harder to get into than others? There's no answer that doesn't require place of degree mattering.