So what are you doing after graduation?
I used to flinch when people asked me that in 2000 as I got ready for life after college. The true answer was too long to relate to the well-meaning person — I don’t know, I’m looking but I’m not sure and frankly I’m a little anxious and would rather not talk about it. So I used a more moderate response, like “I’ve got some things I’m working on.”
Now the situation is reversed and I’m the one asking the dreaded question.
Some seem pretty focused. When I asked D3hoops All-American Forward Eli Cook about her plans in February, she knew she was headed to University of Delaware to study physical therapy.
Others may stay active in the sports they love. D3football.com All-American Quarterback Adam Knoblauch had a try out with the CFL with another to follow. All-American Center Damien Cieswicz is playing in the Great Lakes Indoor Football League as is their Del Val teammate Steve Cook. Cook is breaking into another sport, too, working out for the U.S. Olympic Bobsled team.
And there are countless other stories out there as the great men and women who play Division III take the next exciting step wherever they are headed.
If any would like to share their thoughts or plans below, we’d be very interested to hear them. The career plans highlight the hard work Division III athletes put into their studies and the bright futures that lie ahead of them.
And if you’re a senior who’s wrestling with your post-college plans, my two-cents (plink, plink) would be try not to worry about it too much. Even if you don’t know what’s coming after graduation day, you’ve got a lot of time to figure that out.
Congratulations on hitting this milestone in your life and thanks again for making Division III sports so special.
Thought you might be interested in reading a post on the Wabash website concerning Gagliardi Trophy finalist Russ Harbaugh. The link is below.
http://www.wabash.edu/profiles/home.cfm?profile_id=88
Gordon – Have you heard anything about a transfer QB now at DVC? Last name is Jaworski. He was a big time NJ QB with a bunch of D1 schools after him until a serious knee injury in his senior year in high school derailed those plans. Thanks.
Lg1970:
That’s a great story. Thanks for sharing.
Dukefinadv:
Beyond some general discussion about Jaworski, I haven’t heard a lot about him. I’ve heard he’s talented and not related to former Eagle Ron. It’ll be interesting to see how that battle shapes up between this kid, Andrew Hassenauer and maybe even Matt Mariano.
Who gets the job will have a lot of weapons and some very large shoes to fill. I don’t think Knoblauch’s leadership and penchant for fourth quarter comebacks will be easily replaced.
Of course, this is the week where a lot of college football players are very anxiously thinking about their post college plans with the impending NFL draft.
There are usually a handful of guys who have a good chance of getting a free agent offers. But the Hartford Courant reports on one player that is ready to hang up his cleats.
All-East Region Defensive End Michael Blair told the Courant, “I’ve done both sports since the sixth grade, so it was time to move on.” The history major is reportedly considering graduate school.
Stay tuned for more draft coverage later in the week.