Myron Rolle, FSU Football Player, Choses Oxford Over NFL

[Bolo Boffin]

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601010&sid=aWk8.hvzRN5Q&refer=news

My new favorite person.

Florida State University safety Myron Rolle is bypassing an immediate chance at a multimillion-dollar contract in the National Football League to study at Oxford University.

Rolle, a three-year starter for the Seminoles, is accepting a Rhodes scholarship to study at the school in England, said his brother McKinley Rolle, who is managing Myron’s media appearances.

Rolle, 22, started all but one game for Florida State this season, arriving late for the Nov. 22 game at Maryland after completing a Rhodes Scholar interview. He finished third on the team with 62 tackles and was named to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference second team.

He graduated in 2 1/2 years with a degree in exercise science and is pursuing a master’s in public administration, Florida State said when it announced in November that he was among the 32 scholarship winners. He will work on a master’s degree in medical anthropology there.

No idea about his politics, but his place as a role model is unquestionable.

[bluestateguy]

1. Any relationm to Esther Rolle?

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[Bolo Boffin]

4. I don't know. Good question. n/t

[Doctor_J]

6. I don't think so. I saw a feature about this guy, I think his family came

here recently from Jamaica.

[babylonsister]

2. Nice to hear; I'd heard about him

in a pre-game show, but not his decision. His smartness is evident.

[damntexdem]

3. Oh, sure he's a good role model -- but Oxford U. has a lousy football team.

At least American football. ;-)

[Bolo Boffin]

5. They haven't had a bowl game in centuries. n /t

[muriel_volestrangler]

7. That depends what bowl you're talking about

http://www.buafl.net/teampage.asp?teamid=30

British universities champion ("College Bowl") 2001. And I bet they're rubbing their hands with glee. The only question is: will they make him play defense AND offense?