Not a big college guy at all, but my take on it is as follows:
College is a tool to get people prepared for the next stage in life (presumably): Doctors, Lawyers, Accountants, etc. etc.
In some cases, that "next stage" is a professional athlete. so at the point that an athlete deem themselves ready, who is anyone to say that isn't the right decision for them.
Does it screw up the perception from fan perspectives....absolutely! But to me, it's no different than a Junior declaring early....they are ready and college got them there. So what if it screws with fan perception.
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