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Posted on 12/10/12 at 9:27 am
Posted on 12/10/12 at 9:27 am
Take a pledge to protect our country and do so with the understanding they may be in combat and harms way at a moments notice.
They do so without a public announcement, no espn, TD, no fanfare of any source. So why do these young men want to be on stage, simply to accounce their choice of where they will play a game, make a commitment and go on with your life. why all the fuss about announcing on ESPN, UA game or any other outlet.
pray for our Veterans they deserve our prayers.
They do so without a public announcement, no espn, TD, no fanfare of any source. So why do these young men want to be on stage, simply to accounce their choice of where they will play a game, make a commitment and go on with your life. why all the fuss about announcing on ESPN, UA game or any other outlet.
pray for our Veterans they deserve our prayers.
This post was edited on 12/10/12 at 9:29 am
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Posted on 12/10/12 at 9:28 am to namvet6566
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namvet6566
Why are you bringing this shite to the board?
Posted on 12/10/12 at 9:28 am to namvet6566
Is today a holiday?
Posted on 12/10/12 at 9:28 am to namvet6566
With all due respect, being a soldier and being a star high school football player are two completely different things.
Posted on 12/10/12 at 9:29 am to namvet6566
What are you talking about?
I respect anyone's choice to become a soldier, but these two things are not related.
I respect anyone's choice to become a soldier, but these two things are not related.
This post was edited on 12/10/12 at 9:30 am
Posted on 12/10/12 at 9:29 am to namvet6566
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So why do these young men want to be on stage, why all the fuss about announcing on ESPN, UA game or any other outlet.
because unlike people pledging for the military, people actually care where these kids pledge to play football
don't get butthurt, it's the truth
Posted on 12/10/12 at 9:30 am to Prominentwon
Yeah I don't get it either. I can't imagine why in the heck they would want to be on ESPN televised nationally.
Posted on 12/10/12 at 9:31 am to namvet6566
this board does not cover Military Recruiting.....sir
Posted on 12/10/12 at 9:31 am to omegaman66
Exactly my point.
Posted on 12/10/12 at 9:31 am to namvet6566
woooooooosh
Posted on 12/10/12 at 9:33 am to namvet6566
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Exactly my point.
Then maybe you should take it up with the U.S. Army's public relations machine. They're the one glorifying these kids decisions...
https://www.usarmyallamericanbowl.com/
This post was edited on 12/10/12 at 9:36 am
Posted on 12/10/12 at 9:33 am to Prominentwon
I understand that having been a high school athlete and being in combat.
My point is just make your commitment and go on with your life, your choice of a college will not alter your life as other decisions will. Why act like a hero before you have not earned it.
My point is just make your commitment and go on with your life, your choice of a college will not alter your life as other decisions will. Why act like a hero before you have not earned it.
Posted on 12/10/12 at 9:38 am to Linkovich
Like most people you miss my point, but that is OK
Posted on 12/10/12 at 9:40 am to namvet6566
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Like most people you miss my point, but that is OK
I didn't miss anything. You're just flaming a board for no reason.
Posted on 12/10/12 at 9:42 am to namvet6566
Because these are 18 year old kids who can get a lot of attention. 99% of kids would do this if given the opportunity.
Posted on 12/10/12 at 9:54 am to namvet6566
Almost anybody can join the army.
People like you who seek out recognition for the military, at the expense of others (in this case, ballplayers), diminish what the people in the military accomplish, IMO.
People like you who seek out recognition for the military, at the expense of others (in this case, ballplayers), diminish what the people in the military accomplish, IMO.
Posted on 12/10/12 at 10:28 am to Stingray
I appreciate and respect your opinion
Posted on 12/10/12 at 11:43 am to Stingray
Obviously D1 athletes are extremely rare, but your statement that anyone can join the military is incorrect - approximately 75% of the 17-24 population would not qualify for military service. Even fewer can withstand the demands of maintaining membership.
LINK
LINK
Posted on 12/10/12 at 1:07 pm to SpencerRob
Thanks for the response, and I reread my post and cannot find where I stated "every one" or "anyone" can join the military.
I did not say these young men are wrong for commiting in such a public way, just wondering why they cannot call the coach and say "I will be honored to play for?????).
I guess my point was not clear.
I did not say these young men are wrong for commiting in such a public way, just wondering why they cannot call the coach and say "I will be honored to play for?????).
I guess my point was not clear.
Posted on 12/14/12 at 11:38 am to Stingray
Not so Stringray, only one in four qualify for Army service due to moral, medical or test scores.
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