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"Baker Mayfield, the 1st overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft, signed a four year contract with the Browns on July 24, 2018. The deal is worth $32,682,980 and includes a $21,849,440 signing bonus. The entire contract is guaranteed at signing."


sounds like pro-football club type money...

I can hit the range with a Taurus all I want, but deep down, I still know, Taurus isn't a real gun...
 

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You and I have similar stories. I am an OSU grad as well. However, I don’t have a chip on my shoulder because I had to work hard too. As an educator I have students who know damn good an well that college isn’t in their future because of their financial status and family dynamics. A few full ride gifts from the wealthy would have made a big difference in several lives. Especially some of my kids that are hard to convince that there is hope and hard will pay off. You’re not special friend. You’re an honorable man. But, many of us have the same story. Cheers.

I don’t have a chip on my shoulder, nor do I think I’m special.... which is exactly my point.. It’s because of my experience that I don’t understand when people say they can’t afford an education if it’s truly important to them. That’s the key. If you have to convince someone the hard work will pay off, it’s not important to them. I’m just not a fan of creating a culture where we expect the handouts. We’re obviously on different pages on this topic, so I’ll bow out and agree to disagree.
 

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