TeeRoy's 2 Cents:
- Getting tuition paid for is a great perk, for sure. But there are other things to consider. Playing basketball in college gives you a lot more juice than being on the fencing team.
- And then, there’s safety to consider. Getting tuition paid for – and then getting injured playing football would be a bummer. Maybe better to play golf and not break any bones.
When it comes to getting college scholarships, not all sports are created equal.
Here’s a rundown of the sports that give guys the best chance of getting a free ride …
- Gymnastics -- 20:1 odds
- Fencing -- 22:1 odds
- Ice Hockey -- 36:1 odds
- Football -- 43:1 odds
- Golf -- 51:1 odds
- Alpine Skiing -- 52:1 odds
- Rifle -- 57:1 odds
- Basketball -- 57:1 odds
- Baseball - -60:1 odds
- Soccer -- 68:1 odds (MarketWatch)