Former Patriot Hobbs gets his degree from Iowa State
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When Ellis Hobbs was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2005 he was still a few credits short of a degree in art and design at Iowa State University. He promised his mother then that he would finish school. Hobbs kept his word, and was one of nearly 2,500 students who received diplomas this month in Ames, Iowa. "Getting a college education is very important because the NFL is not always promised," said Nettie Hobbs, his mother. "Having an education is something you can go forward with.'' Hobbs talked to the Omaha World-Herald about life in the NFL and what it was like to return to school. Read it here. 
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In keeping with his level of play with the Pats, when he was handed the diploma, HE DROPPED IT.....
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