So, if Mary Cain had finished 8th or above in the Final, and been awarded prize money, would that have made her a professional and ruined her NCAA eligibility?
First of all, I am not sure if Mary will compete in college. She is ready to turn pro now. However, if college is still in the plans, I am sure that she won't do anything to sabotage those plans.
Just because you finish in the money doesn't mean you have to take it (thus saving your pro-status). At 4K for 8th I would pass, even a 50% scholarship at a big D1 school is good for $25K a year. Much better than the free shoes I got back in the day...
The prize money for Cain taking second at the US Championships was $5000. Of course the real money for her will be the potential Nike endorsement deal for the next three years and beyond....
and Kim Conley has made it through to Finals in the 5000m.
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ReplyDeleteSo, if Mary Cain had finished 8th or above in the Final, and been awarded prize money, would that have made her a professional and ruined her NCAA eligibility?
ReplyDeleteThat is a great question.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I am not sure if Mary will compete in college. She is ready to turn pro now. However, if college is still in the plans, I am sure that she won't do anything to sabotage those plans.
Right; it is still an open question, at least publicly, just interesting that she finished where she did - not last and not in the top 8...
ReplyDeleteJust because you finish in the money doesn't mean you have to take it (thus saving your pro-status). At 4K for 8th I would pass, even a 50% scholarship at a big D1 school is good for $25K a year. Much better than the free shoes I got back in the day...
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The prize money for Cain taking second at the US Championships was $5000. Of course the real money for her will be the potential Nike endorsement deal for the next three years and beyond....
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