By Darryl Jacobs, Contributor

ESPN & CBS Sports Network Commentator

My lane is usually writing and speaking about the world of sports, college and pro basketball, professional football, and the stories behind the athletes, leagues and organizations that shape those spaces. But recently, while getting my vehicle serviced at a local dealership, I had a conversation that struck a more resounding chord—one that had nothing to do with sports but everything to do with real life, access, and opportunity.

I spoke with a young man who had just graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in computer science. He was sharp, ambitious, and determined. However, what he told me was troubling: after four years and nearly $200,000 invested in his education, he was struggling to land a job in

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