From Good of the Game, comes a question and answer session with a current college football player who will graduate with a college degree

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Alabama’s Jalen Milroe is one of the record-breaking 3,568 graduates playing college football this season. We recently caught up with the Tide quarterback to learn a little more about his work in the classroom!

What was the biggest factor in deciding to play another season of college football after graduating?
I had unfinished business in college - with my teammates, for the state of Alabama, for my family - and I felt like there was so much left for me here at Alabama. I wanted to stay and continue down the path towards success that Alabama has put me on thanks to the many great resources they have for us as student-athletes.”

Why did you decide to major in business with a concentration in entrepreneurship?
Football is a vehicle that has allowed me to see many things, and one thing that really stuck with me growing up were all the great athletic complexes for athletes to train at. My goal is to one day run a sports facility that helps to train athletes and, from there, eventually branch off and have a venue for athletes to play at.”

What's your favorite class you've taken at Alabama, and why?
My favorite class that I have taken at Alabama is GBA490 [Strategic Management]. I think it was a great class because it gave me real-world scenarios and allowed me to expand my horizons as a problem solver.”

How will your degree benefit you in life after football?
My degree will benefit me in so many ways. Mainly, it will open doors and grant me access to so many opportunities that I would not have been able to imagine had I not graduated from college. Additionally, there are so many things that I can take away from my classes that will help me in the future as I continue to grow as an adult.”

What is the key to balancing a full class schedule and football?
The number one thing is that you have to be detail oriented. Number two is having a schedule. And number three is having someone that can keep you on track. A combination of all three things is essential to managing the workload put on a football student-athlete at the Division I level.”