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Does A Student-Athletes' Socioeconomic Background Matter?, Carl E. Gilmore Jr.
Does A Student-Athletes' Socioeconomic Background Matter?, Carl E. Gilmore Jr.
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This research focuses on college football players from low socioeconomic backgrounds (i.e., attended a Title I High School) and examines whether they are more likely to experience athletic success and influence the performance of the college football programs they attend relative to other student-athletes. The results show that, over the period 2010-2016, Title I players are more likely to be drafted or play in the NFL than other student-athletes. In addition, teams with more Title I players on their roster appear to reap some benefits. On one hand, Title I heavy rosters are associated with better conference records and are …