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Old Mon Sep 08, 2008, 02:50pm
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Originally Posted by JRutledge
Why is it that high school players can have restraint, but college players (who are older) do not?
Because high school players don't get on Sportscenter.

Usually.

Maturity doesn't always come with increased calendar age. There are a whole mess of other things in the head and body of the college athlete that make him act and react differently than someone of lesser calendar age.

Of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong.
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