Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for July 29, 2001

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B.D.: 4.0 grade point average? The perfect recruit! Jeff: Yes, this is Jeff Redfern. B.D.: Jeff, this is coach B.D., from school... The team needs your assistance, son! The university is now requiring that 50% of our players graduate... otherwise we're barred from post-season play! We're almost there, but what we need are a few academic ringers like yourself. Of course, we'll make it worth your time. We're prepared to offer you a full athletic scholarship. Jeff: Are you serious? A full scholarship? Just for sitting on the bench? Football Player: You flunk out, dog, you die. Jeff: Understood.