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Eugene Monroe Has His Priorities in Order
Published: May 19, 2009
Most everyone showed up for the first of 12 OTAs, but one notable name was absent: Eugene Monroe.
But it wasn't because the rookie offensive lineman is holding out for a fat contract or vacationing in Mexico.
No, the mammoth offensive lineman from the University of Virginia was back in Charlottesville, Va., for his college graduation.
Talk about a breath of fresh air.
In this day and age, so many athletes use high school and college as simply a means to get to the professional ranks (ever heard of a guy going to school just to get his N.F.L. or his N.B.A.?).
There is a rampant tendency to overlook the opportunity at a top-flight education, free of charge. School is usually an afterthought for these guys, but it's clear that Monroe has not been sculpted in that mold.
I think the fact that Monroe would go back to get his diploma in person (I'm sure the university could have just mailed it to him) speaks vol...
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