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Sellers' Internship and the Student-Athlete Debate | College Basketball News
When college football star Sellers sparked a firestorm for taking just an internship this semester, critics questioned whether the “student” in student-athlete was being ignored — but head coach Shane Beamer fired back, celebrating the program’s record academic performance and defending Sellers’ work ethic. The debate echoes past controversies like Matt Leinart’s ballroom dancing credits, showing how media love sensationalizing athletes’ off-field moments — even when they’re actually doing their part. Beamer, unfazed, even joked about Sellers enjoying his internship, standing by his players’…
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