# @newsday on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DehchkZEq9h
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71701311-newsday-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/36dc7c0a09.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-10-15T17:02:32.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Newsday • Long Island News (@newsday) — https://gondola.cc/newsday

## Caption

The dream of playing college sports drives many Long Island athletes and their families. From a young age, the journey is paved with sacrifice — time, money and pressure. For many, the data shows that dream can be out of reach.

Families envision the investment will pay off down the road with an athletic scholarship — a "free ride" that comes with tuition, housing, books, meals and fees — and a stage to perform at the highest level. 

For most, a surprise awaits. The process is a grueling one, and the hope of playing in college never materializes.

See more at the link in bio.
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#longisland #longislandny #suffolkcounty #nassaucounty #collegesports

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- **Likes:** 2,091
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- **Comments:** 19

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longisland, collegesports, suffolkcounty, nassaucounty, longislandny

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