Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for November 30, 1980
Transcript:
B.D: Anyone seen Willy? Man: He had to finish up a bio-physics report. B.D: Where is he really? Man: I couldn't believe it either. B.D: Okay, Turner, what do you have to say for yourself? Man: Sorry I'm late, B.D. I had to finish up a bio-physics report. B.D: Bio-physics? What the hell are you doing taking a course that tough during football season? Man: To impress the scouts, man. I'm hoping to make the pros. B.D: Impress the scouts? Zonker: You figure a good transcript will improve your chances, Willy? Man: Of course, man. You can't even think about joining the pros unless you've had four years of college! Zonker: No kidding? Man: Absolutely. It's virtually unheard of for a kid to get a job in the NFL with only a high school education. B.D: That's the dumbest thing I ever heard. Nobody cares if football players are educated! Man: Sure they do. Why do you think there's such a thing as academic eligibility? B.D: But that's a joke, for God's sake! Zonker: So what's your plan, Willy? Man: Well, I thought if I held off and got my Masters, it might give me an edge.