Gunzlingr
05-20-2003, 11:30 PM
Linebacker on verge of earning college degree
By Mark Curnutte
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Bengals linebacker Armegis Spearman spent four years pursuing a business degree at the University of Mississippi.
He decided he didn't want to throw his time and effort away.
Besides, life as an NFL player doesn't last forever. At midseason, Spearman will reach the average length of an NFL career - 31/2 years.
Thanks to the NFL's Continuing Education Program, Spearman stands just one math class away from joining the roster of 200 players across the league to earn their college degree through the initiative since it started in 1991.
more (http://bengals.enquirer.com/2003/05/20/wwwben1a20.html)
By Mark Curnutte
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Bengals linebacker Armegis Spearman spent four years pursuing a business degree at the University of Mississippi.
He decided he didn't want to throw his time and effort away.
Besides, life as an NFL player doesn't last forever. At midseason, Spearman will reach the average length of an NFL career - 31/2 years.
Thanks to the NFL's Continuing Education Program, Spearman stands just one math class away from joining the roster of 200 players across the league to earn their college degree through the initiative since it started in 1991.
more (http://bengals.enquirer.com/2003/05/20/wwwben1a20.html)