Yale Basketball Player Quits To Join Whiffenpoofs

espn- NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Yale junior Brandon Sherrod has chosen harmonies over the hardwood, at least for a year. The 6-foot-6 forward is one of the 14 students selected to make up the next version of the Whiffenpoofs, the school's famous male a cappella singing group. The group, formed in 1909, is comprised of rising seniors who take a year off school to travel the world and perform. Their alumni include composer Cole Porter, former Senator Prescott Bush and many other Yale luminaries.

I'm not sure what the big deal here is? It's not like Yale is some powerhouse basketball team. The last time they were in the tournament was in 1963. It's also not like it's a hockey player quitting to sing. This dude isn't leaving much behind. If you know anything about Yale you know that the Whiffenpoofs have insane pull. Everyone ever loves those dudes. They've godda be up there next to Skull & Bones. So I don't get why people care he's quitting some dumpster fire basketball team to slay it singing.