Originally Posted by Anonymous
Yes, but I think his point was if 60 kids are on rosters, most won’t be having the times of their lives. 50 kids are standing on the sideline watching 10 play. Maybe another 8 to 10 get some action. So 40,42 kids are basically just there so their parents can tell people my son plays D1 lacrosse. So missing out on college life for most players on those teams, is that worth it? I’m assuming that was the point being made.

I think most elite athletes have the mentality that someone has to play might as well be me. Imagine if Michael Jordan would have settled when he got cut from his High School JV basketball team. We all would have missed out on something special.