Why do so many NFL players go bankrupt?

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Mc2guy

Hubris is the downfall of many a man. Keep thinking its all about how "smart" you are. Until you've walked in another man's shoes, it's all conjecture.

I don't need to "walk in another man's shoes" to study and learn from his experiences. If that were true, then there would be no point to education.

I think the term ignorant is more appropriate here. Some of these guys are ignorant b/c they simply have never learned the value of education, some are ignorant b/c they come from a background that celebrates ignorance and some are ignorant b/c they choose to be so and listen to their yes men.

Lots of smart people can be ignorant. Happens everyday. Some are self aware enough to realize they are ignorant and then do something about it. Others, like coddled atheletes coming from a culture that permitted or encouraged them to feel entitled, not so much.