This is every parent's dream to see their kids go on scholarship to play sports and go on a path to success in life. I give give credit to the U for taking care of the athletes to make sure they get their degrees. The Athletic Village is a real blessing. Only a handful will get the opportunity to play Professionally.
They get academic and psychological counseling, nutrition, tutoring, and mentoring, and most importantly they no longer have to go hungry or with out spending money with their stipend allowances. I don't think walk-ons get stipends, but I would think they get certain some meal allotments. Correct me if I am wrong.