FSU needs course for administrators

I was amazed when I read the story, “Class to focus on life off field,” in Saturday’s Post, about Florida State University’s new course for athletes. I guess ordering them to stay out of bars wasn’t enough.

The story said the course was “designed to provide more in-depth instruction concerning the various responsibilities of athletes.” It did note it “will be open to all students but will be a requirement for athletes.” Just who is considered an “athlete” at FSU, and are they not student-athletes?

The report made no note concerning if any pass/fail testing criteria had been established. However, it did quote Athletic Director Stan Wilcox: “There will be a time they won’t get to some kids, and then that person is gone.” I find it unbelievable that he continues to address young people as “kids” or to describe them as “gone.”

My opinion is, much of the material would be better suited for FSU’s Athletic Department, coaches and recruiters — who bring many of these “kids” to campus for only one reason, and that is to play football for a brief period and then go pro while making the school a whole lot of money. harm he did to this country.

As an American Jew, I am ashamed of Pollard and the state of Israel in this matter.

I also support President Barack Obama in his deal with Iran limiting nuclear weapons. It is the best he can do under the circumstances, and I resent Israel putting pressure on our elected representatives to stop it.

This agreement is good for us under the circumstances. It represents America’s interests, not those of Israel. the ability to develop an atomic bomb?