Most of the players who do see major playing time already have their scholarship.  Rolo is giving a player who is not getting playing time but shows good promise and is a good guy at the same time.  To me, if I was in the same position as Hughes, this would make me want to work harder, not just to get playing time, but maybe a chance at a scholarship, too.  At the same time, I'll try to be a better person and contribute to society as well.