Athletes who normally follow the contract do so without the policy and those who do not are not swayed from using alcohol, drugs or tobacco. Having athletes sign a piece of paper does not keep them from using these substances. Some students feel that the contract is outside the jurisdiction of the school. The school should not be policing students off school grounds, a job designated to judicial institutions that enforce the law and punish accordingly. Staff members and administrators intrude upon the personal lives of athletes when they investigate athletes' off-campus actions.
Nobody wants athletes to harm their health with alcohol, drugs or tobacco.
Nevertheless, the contract, in its current state, is inadequate and should not be imposed on Blair athletes. Though the intention of the contract is good, the document itself is unclear, variably enforced and ineffective.