Athletes' Academic Success Depends On The Sport

Simply put, the graduation rate for athletes in most sports is rising, thanks mostly to a program that penalizes schools if they don't graduate a minimum of six out of 10 athletes in every sport. Apparently the threat of lost scholarships and bans on postseason play has prompted new interest among coaches in making sure their players open books. But the figures show that not all sports are created equal when it comes to academics. Read more at: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/wire/chi-ap-timdahlberg,0,4405009.story