I'll jump in here really quickly. When I was being recruited for golf the school I eventually ended up asked what major I was interested in. I told the coach meteorology. He looked straight at me and told me, "You're not majoring in meteorology; it's too difficult. I'd look in to communications or business." I'm sure I could have still majored in meteorology, but I was too nervous to do so as a freshman on the team.
My point to the story is that I agree, somewhat, with what Mancini is saying. Yes, these athletes may be getting scholarships, but I doubt all of them are choosing that they like or that will help them get a job in the future.