There are professional football leagues in many European countries, and Division III football players often play professionally for a few years, earn a living and see the world.

Consider it an extension of the liberal arts education.

I recently stumbled across the blog of one of those players, former Grinnell wide receiver Nick Merklin. He’s playing for the Kragujevac Wild Boars and paints an interesting picture of what it’s like as a Division III football player in Europe.

The blog can be found at http://footballinserbia.wordpress.com/