Education

YPRuck: For a long time, athletes were used by universities and colleges to fill stadiums and arenas but Myron Rolle has done just the opposite by using his athletic ability to obtain a free education and position himself to accomplish all of his goals.  A lot of athletes think that they are professional athlete material and never think about a plan B, but the sad reality is that the percentages drop dramatically for athletes on the collegiate level that actually become professional athletes.  Myron Rolle is blessed to have an opportunity to become a professional athlete but he has delayed his professional career to secure his plan B in which he intends on becoming a doctor after his professional career is over.  This young man takes goal setting to the next level, in this interview Mr. Rolle did with Essence Magazine he is asked about his goals and ambitions and how he felt when he was awarded the Rhodes Scholarship.  I have provided some basic information regarding the the Rhodes Scholarships.  

The Rhodes Scholarships were established after the death of Cecil Rhodes who was a man who dreamed of a world of leaders motivated to promote international understanding and peace through the exposure to cultures different from their own, the study and training of the contemplative life of the mind. 

The criteria for which Rhodes Scholars are selected is as follows: 

1. Literary and scholastic attainments

2. Energy to use one’s talents to the full, as exemplified by fondness for success and sports

3. Truth, courage, and devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness, and fellowship

4. Moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take interest in one’s fellow beings

YP’s I found Myron Rolle to be inspiring and a role model for me and hopefully he has laid the blueprint for the future student-athlete because he embodies not only being an athlete but also the “student” in student-athlete.  Share this information, be inspired and apply the criteria it takes to be a Rhodes Scholar to your lives YP’s.  Have a great day!

Myron Rolle isn’t a household name quite yet, but give him a few years. At just 22, Rolle has two degrees, a promising professional football career, and was recently selected as a Rhodes Scholar, one of the country’s most prestigious academic honors which will allow him to study medical anthropology at Oxford University for a year. When he’s not hitting the books, he’s making his mark on the football field.

He’s smart, athletic, goal-oriented and devoted to giving back to his community. So why is this brother still single? ESSENCE.com made it our mission to find out and spoke to Rolle about his decision to walk away from millions as a first round draft pick in the NFL, being an over-achiever and the kind of woman that will turn his head.

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