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The bond between ND players & student body was always... by Scoop80
one of the distinguishing factors of the program. There was an obvious difference that jumped out at me shortly after I arrived at UF many moons ago. There, players were essentially hired guns who provided entertainment for the student body. I've long assumed that such a relationship was the norm at most upper level CFB programs.
In my experience, players living in dorms w/ other ND students, eating in the same dining halls, being regularly seen on the quads walking to and from classes, and (obviously) being in classes was why that bond existed. I have no clue as to whether the bond still exists, but it would seem to be more difficult to maintain it if the players are largely isolated from the rest of the student body.