Editor,
I wanted to let you know how disappointing your March 11th Current magazine article on Division 1 Athletes was. I, along with my husband, were Division 1 athletes at Indiana University in Bloomington. Never once did we come across any kind of misdoings as Gabou mentioned in her article. We had top notch athletes, coaches, & trainers. While participating in our respected sports, we never heard of anyone getting pregnant, STD’s, improper coach relationships, eating disorders or playing while teammates were hung over. I am not sure what college Gabour attended or what kind of people she surrounded herself with, but this article put a tainted picture on college athletics. I was fortunate enough to have a full ride scholarship and am so very thankful that IU gave me this opportunity. The experience that both my husband and I received through IU athletics was second to none. I hope you can follow up with an article regarding the benefits of being a Division 1 athlete. The discipline you receive, the work ethic it takes, team spirit, friendships you make etc.
Thank you for your time,
Blessings,
Sherri Kapsalis Fishers, IN