text: Sports are not the only way to get into successful jobs later on in life. Music, art, and literature are all ways students can get into college on scholarship. The academics in college are also required, and for the benefit of those athletically inclined, having both good academics and great sports can't hurt at all. Falling below the average "B" would make someone's chances at getting into college much harder, even with a great talent such at football, baseball, soccer, tennis, etc.