The curious backlash against Nick Griggs taking up a US athletics scholarship

Nick Griggs, a 21-year-old Irish middle-distance runner, has signed with the University of Oregon athletics program on a US NCAA scholarship, sparking public debate in Ireland. After four years competing as a professional, his move to Oregon is reported to be fully compliant with NCAA eligibility rules. The Irish Times piece examines the backlash surrounding his decision to take up the college scholarship at this stage of his career.