Cardale Jones announces he’s returning to Ohio State and people are incredulous, proud
Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones had a remarkable three-game stretch that helped the Buckeyes win a national championship.
On Thursday, Jones held a news conference to announce his future and he said he’d be coming back to Ohio State, because the education was so important.
“It’s everybody’s dream and goal when they play football or any collegiate sport to make it to the next level,” Jones said, according to The Associated Press. “At my point in my career, I feel like it’s best for me to go back to school. One of the most important things for me to do is graduate.”
This came as news to people who followed him on Twitter.
Cardale Jones: "1st round draft pick don't mean nothing wiffout my education." ....surrrrre Cardale pic.twitter.com/IhMG0a4xUM
— Tim Wells (@TimAfterTim) January 15, 2015It's obvious Cardale Jones is committed to higher education by returning to school, while classes are in session and he is in Cleveland.
— Robbie O'Bryan (@RCOII) January 15, 2015"Cardale Jones, Legend, Skips Class To Announce He's Returning To Class"
— MaRiJo MuSa (@MarijoMusa) January 15, 2015“@ESPNNFL: "My education is going to take me 10 times further than my athletic ability." - Cardale Jones”
— Nighthawk (@B_Burdo44) January 15, 2015Cardale Jones:"Football has always been a stepping stone to my education." Except that one time on Twitter...
— Tim Hill (@TimABCColumbia) January 15, 2015Of course, there were also a lot of people who were happy for Jones:
Cardale Jones is smart for staying, could easily have became a bust in the league and ended up jobless with no degree.
— Brando (@__KingB__) January 15, 2015Cardale Jones is a very respectable QB, wants his education and wants to graduate and develop more on the field. Very honorable! #Cardale
— AJ Conner (@aconn3) January 15, 2015Cardale Jones just sent an amazing message to the youth of America. Bravo. Well done, Mr. Jones.
— Skyler Johnson (@ya_boy_hollywud) January 15, 2015Good for you Cardale Jones for deciding to stay get that experience and most important that education up
— Greg (@mongongreg) January 15, 2015Cardale Jones got to respect him for that decision.. Listen to what he said "Education will get me further than my athletics"
— Chri$tan (@Cpe4_) January 15, 2015College is the best 4/5 years of your life, glad Cardale Jones gets that. #OhioState
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This story was originally published January 15, 2015 at 3:46 PM.