Freshman Div-III, bowling average: 150, no starts

As a freshman on a Div-III team with only a decent bowling average, the odds of you starting a game in your first year are pretty slim. Couple that with daily practice, a long season, and the stress of your academic workload, and you realize it's better to just bowl for fun.

Sophomore Div-II, bowling average: 165, sometimes starter

You made it through your first year on the team and have adjusted to balancing school and athletics, but you're not really cut out for the student-athlete life. You have a huge spread between high and low scores, which makes you a bit unpredictable and makes the coach think twice about starting you in clutch situations. You're thinking it's a better idea to switch over to club or league play to relieve the pressure.

Sophomore Div-II, bowling average: 175, consistent starter

You're nearly halfway through your second year, and you've got a bowling average that makes friends raise their eyebrows with that "Wow, I'm impressed" nod you love so much. Coach has you as a consistent starter, so you've got a 50/50 shot of hanging in there until senior year. Watch out for senioritis, though.

Junior Div-I, bowling average: 180+, partial scholarship, All-American

One of the reasons you decided to choose your particular school was because they offered you a partial scholarship for bowling. Since you don't want to pay more tuition, and since you happen to be pretty darn good at this sport, you're likely to stick around and see it through until the last pin has fallen over.

Senior Div-I Championship contender, team captain, bowling average: 190+, full scholarship

Yeah, they'd have to drag you kicking and screaming from the team—not that they would. You're the team captain, starter at every tournament, your bowling average is sky-high, and you're in a good position to help your team to victory at the NCAA Championship. You're so good that they paid for your entire college ride, which leaves you wondering if maybe you should consider going pro…