Good, this should mean that Lewis is available (assuming he's healthy). Now we need Jennings to be cleared to play. Both of them would be great!
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Good, this should mean that Lewis is available (assuming he's healthy). Now we need Jennings to be cleared to play. Both of them would be great!
Wonder how the Academies treat transfers. They typically make them serve active after graduation. Can you just transfer out to not be forced into that requirement?
I looked them up on the transfer portal. Six or seven out, NONE in. Even if you are an athlete, you have to pass the other physical and mental/academic requirements to get in. They have a minimum 5-year commitment upon graduation and commissioning. Dickhead Trump wanted to let any football players who could get in the NFL forgo this requirement. That shows you how much he knows about the military and "duty, honor, country". The point of the academies is to produce Officers for the armed forces, not pro athletes. My father was a West Point graduate who served as an Army Officer for 30 years (WWII, Korea and Vietnam). He had to work his butt off to get in as do the rest of the candidates for the US Naval, Air Force, US Coast Guard and West Point applicants.Wonder how the Academies treat transfers. They typically make them serve active after graduation. Can you just transfer out to not be forced into that requirement?
See your valid points. But if a player from the academies gets drafted shouldn't they have the opportunity to make the active roster of team that drafted them? If cut by team they were drafted by then have to finish off the terms of service. Practice Squad shouldn't count in this situation. I'm sure alot of the guys that go to service academies aren't looking to the NFL as the next step.I looked them up on the transfer portal. Six or seven out, NONE in. Even if you are an athlete, you have to pass the other physical and mental/academic requirements to get in. They have a minimum 5-year commitment upon graduation and commissioning. Dickhead Trump wanted to let any football players who could get in the NFL forgo this requirement. That shows you how much he knows about the military and "duty, honor, country". The point of the academies is to produce Officers for the armed forces, not pro athletes. My father was a West Point graduate who served as an Army Officer for 30 years (WWII, Korea and Vietnam). He had to work his butt off to get in as do the rest of the candidates for the US Naval, Air Force, US Coast Guard and West Point applicants.
I know all of that. I was wondering if they could just transfer out to forgo that. You left out getting a Congressman or Senator to give you a letter of recommendation to be admitted.I looked them up on the transfer portal. Six or seven out, NONE in. Even if you are an athlete, you have to pass the other physical and mental/academic requirements to get in. They have a minimum 5-year commitment upon graduation and commissioning. Dickhead Trump wanted to let any football players who could get in the NFL forgo this requirement. That shows you how much he knows about the military and "duty, honor, country". The point of the academies is to produce Officers for the armed forces, not pro athletes. My father was a West Point graduate who served as an Army Officer for 30 years (WWII, Korea and Vietnam). He had to work his butt off to get in as do the rest of the candidates for the US Naval, Air Force, US Coast Guard and West Point applicants.
Watched his highlights on Twitter...this is a big strong guy and pretty quick....he made a lot of solid tackles against Army's offense in the Spring...could be a really nice PWO pickup at a very needy position.
I agree with you points as well as those of the poster whose Father served 30 years. I want our service academies to be competitive. I think there could be a compromise, something along the lines of:See your valid points. But if a player from the academies gets drafted shouldn't they have the opportunity to make the active roster of team that drafted them? If cut by team they were drafted by then have to finish off the terms of service. Practice Squad shouldn't count in this situation. I'm sure alot of the guys that go to service academies aren't looking to the NFL as the next step.
If they are (which they are not) they should go somewhere else!See your valid points. But if a player from the academies gets drafted shouldn't they have the opportunity to make the active roster of team that drafted them? If cut by team they were drafted by then have to finish off the terms of service. Practice Squad shouldn't count in this situation. I'm sure alot of the guys that go to service academies aren't looking to the NFL as the next step.
Make no mistake....98% of high school players dream of an NFL career.....and sometimes athletes blossom late in college so it only gets real at that point....witness a guy like David Robinson, NBA hall of famer.If they are (which they are not) they should go somewhere else!
A Congressional appointment is only one of several ways of getting into the academies. There are presidential appointments (nationwide), appointments from the active services, sons and daughters of MOH winners. and others. Cadets, Midshipmen, etc. can transfer out prior to beginning their Junior year; after that; they owe the government military service. 99% of academy football and basketball players (and David Robinson was an exception who got in though is did not meet the height requirements ( 6'6 or less)) weren't good enough to get a major college offer or, they wanted to be a career officer instead. They had a choice. You know, some people will not admit they don't know what they are talking about no matter evidence or information you give the. They are perpetual deniers; see republicans!I know all of that. I was wondering if they could just transfer out to forgo that. You left out getting a Congressman or Senator to give you a letter of recommendation to be admitted.
Robinson was 6’6” when he entered. Grew 6 inches or so in next 4 years. That’s what the story was anyway.A Congressional appointment is only one of several ways of getting into the academies. There are presidential appointments (nationwide), appointments from the active services, sons and daughters of MOH winners. and others. Cadets, Midshipmen, etc. can transfer out prior to beginning their Junior year; after that; they owe the government military service. 99% of academy football and basketball players (and David Robinson was an exception who got in though is did not meet the height requirements ( 6'6 or less)) weren't good enough to get a major college offer or, they wanted to be a career officer instead. They had a choice. You know, some people will not admit they don't know what they are talking about no matter evidence or information you give the. They are perpetual deniers; see republicans!
Clown take as usual from the lone Brandon supporterA Congressional appointment is only one of several ways of getting into the academies. There are presidential appointments (nationwide), appointments from the active services, sons and daughters of MOH winners. and others. Cadets, Midshipmen, etc. can transfer out prior to beginning their Junior year; after that; they owe the government military service. 99% of academy football and basketball players (and David Robinson was an exception who got in though is did not meet the height requirements ( 6'6 or less)) weren't good enough to get a major college offer or, they wanted to be a career officer instead. They had a choice. You know, some people will not admit they don't know what they are talking about no matter evidence or information you give the. They are perpetual deniers; see republicans!
Hmm he will change..he committed to early..lol
Georgia DB that had us in his Top 5
Miami didn’t want him anyways*
Georgia DB that had us in his Top 5
I've heard we have multiple silent commits. I'm quite skeptical of this info so not getting excited but it would be nice.So, we've had consecutive weekends with high-profile recruits visiting and zero commitments. With few exceptions, the remainder of the ACC and those who will be in the New Big-12 have gotten commitments from numerous players over the June period. ??
These are 4 and 5 star kids. They don’t commit that easilySo, we've had consecutive weekends with high-profile recruits visiting and zero commitments. With few exceptions, the remainder of the ACC and those who will be in the New Big-12 have gotten commitments from numerous players over the June period. ??
I got a feeling some recruits may be waiting till the July 1 announcement of Big 12? Just speculating here.I've heard we have multiple silent commits. I'm quite skeptical of this info so not getting excited but it would be nice.
I couldn't say. Honestly don't know the circumstances when they choose to commit silently.I got a feeling some recruits may be waiting till the July 1 announcement of Big 12? Just speculating here.
I got a feeling some recruits may be waiting till the July 1 announcement of Big 12? Just speculating here.
I'm with you on wanting to see some progress but Cincy, Texas Tech, and Northwestern are just ahead of schedule with the number of commits. Their class averages are 87 which will be good for mid 30s to low 40s. Still, I'd rather be in their situation right now.Yeah Cincy currently has the #3 overall recruiting class on 247 after the past 2 weekends. I would hope we could get at least 1 commit…
The defensive commits Gus is landing is sec levelI think S Zack Tobe and CB Braeden Marshall are both silent commits. They both have scheduled July (7th and 30th) for the commitment dates. I think they just want to go visit some other campuses before committing.
If I were 17 and could take my parents on 4 free weekend getaways I would.
I also think we are in great shape with OL Elvin Harris.
I always hated the simply irrational and ignorant line of “well why don’t you just join a P5 conference.” Ughhh, irritating. But I agree, nothing to hold us back now, seems like we have a lot of recruiting momentum. I think we are seen as the cool, up and coming school in a talent hotbed right now. Similar to how it seems Cinci is looked at as well. Time to get back to being in and winning conference championship games and keep the momentum going.I think from here on out we trend upwards because now Big12 start date is solidified. We'll truly be able to see what we can do with "P5 (God I hate using that term)" resources and erase all this "what if" BS that haters throw at us.
Looking forward to keeping FL kids at home!
Honestly since Nixon committed, I’ve felt like come signing day we weren’t gonna be able to keep him. I really hope I’m wrong though😅
Hope so tooHonestly since Nixon committed, I’ve felt like come signing day we weren’t gonna be able to keep him. I really hope I’m wrong though😅