Young Man with BIG Dreams and a Bright Future
Contrary to popular belief, a college athlete can truly be a student and an athlete. Unfortunately, student-athletes like Myron Rolle, a star football player at Florida State University (FSU) don’t seem to get the same level of “press” as those athletes who break the law or become ineligible due low grades.
I found Rolle’s story like a “breathe” of fresh air. As I read his story, it became very apparent to me that someone in his life had created a great vision for him. In this case it was his mother (Beverly) and father (Whitney). They were able to help him to see that he can be anything he wanted to be and the only limits in his life is those he place on himself. As a matter of fact, the Rolle family philosophy is a combination of respect and drive.
Rolle is not only an outstanding football player, but he plans to become a neurosurgeon; a dream that many think is impossible.
In some people minds, being an athlete is a “full-time” job, so they make excuses for their poor performance in the classroom. However; Rolle is proving you can do both, and do them both well. He graduated from FSU in 2 ½ years as a pre-med major.
What I believe makes this young man so unique, he has chosen to take a leave from football and possibly a NFL career (and the associated riches) to become a neurosurgeon. He plans to attend Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar.
You are probably asking, “Why is that important?”
It is important, because too many young men have sold their “souls” to the “athletic gods” of our day and they are willing to sacrifice life and limbs to achieve their athlete goals.
I believe Rolle is a good role model for younger athletes for two reasons: 1.) He is a student first 2.) He is an athlete second.
Rolle seems to understand what so many do not, the chances of him becoming a neurosurgeon is much greater than him being a star in the NFL. Also, he realized that his career as a neurosurgeon would probably be much longer than a career in the NFL. Therefore; this young man has his priority straight. He sees and understands the “BIG” picture of life.
Mr. Rolle, I salute you!! Keep focused on your dreams. Continue to prove them wrong regarding your abilities.
Don’t allow those who seek to benefit from “YOUR Back” to persuade you to settle for less than what you have planned for your life.
I believe if Whitney and Beverly Rolle have anything to do with it, they will not let that happen.
Keep dreaming and achieving my brother the future looks bright for you!!
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