It’s the end of 1st Quarter today! Get one last check-in with your teachers about your ACADEMICS. Why do we need good grades? 1. Because we are Student-Athletes. Academics come first. 2. ANY and ALL education is the key and the great equalizer. You will learn this WHEN you graduate. 3. Planning on going to college (and playing)? Colleges will look at you academics from your freshman year, not just your senior fall semester. 4. LASTLY, it’s to be eligible for football season. You’ve worked hard all off-season. You don’t want to begin your season on the bench.