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Wednesday, 25 January 2012 |
A college's student body is composed of the sons and daughters of the
very rich who could not meet the academic requirements of any other
college. Lo and behold, the college basketball team wins every game and
dominates their league. All this success is due to one amazing player - a
cross between Larry Bird and Michael Jordan.
This kid is terrific. The player and the team become the center of
nationwide media attention. The student body is thrilled. Now, the NCAA
goes to the college and asks for proof of this player's academic
eligibility. The college administration promises such documentation in a
few days. The faculty works night and day coaching the student for the
crucial test.
The day of the public examination arrives, and the entire student body
is there to support their star player. A professor stands, and announces
the first question, "How much is five and two?" The student frowns in
deep concentration - he thinks, he sweats, he shakes with effort. At
last he shouts the answer, "SEVEN". The entire student body rises, and
as a single voice, they cry. "Give him another chance. Give him another
chance".
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