In the essay, "Athletes and Education," author Neil H. Petrie explains the corrupt thinking of most universities. He shows his detestation toward the ideas of student-athletes getting special treatment simply because they are in sports. While he found that not all athletes took advantage of this special treatment, he did find that there are far too many that do. "It is sad to see bright young athletes knowingly compromise their potential and settle for much less education than they deserve" (parr. 9, ll 1-2). Petrie states that he not only does not agree that students should get special treatment, but he also feels sympathy for them. Once they get out of the university and move toward their professional sports career, most fail. When they fail
