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LSU Camp in Africa?
Posted on 8/12/15 at 11:53 pm
Posted on 8/12/15 at 11:53 pm
I have been working in West Africa for the better part of 5 years. In that time, I have a few guys over here that look like they could be a freak athlete on the football field. This got me to wondering why college teams do not hold a short camp in some of these countries and look for a few of these players.
Is there any sort of NCAA rules against college teams coming over to foreign countries and holding camps? Any kid over here would jump at a chance to come to America. I know kids like the Nkemdiche brothers were born in America but their parents are Nigerian immigrants.
Is there any sort of NCAA rules against college teams coming over to foreign countries and holding camps? Any kid over here would jump at a chance to come to America. I know kids like the Nkemdiche brothers were born in America but their parents are Nigerian immigrants.
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Posted on 8/13/15 at 12:02 am to RoyBoy2323
It's not cost effective, same reason no one travels all the way to the pacific
Posted on 8/13/15 at 12:03 am to RoyBoy2323
What he said ^^^^^^^.
And I can only imagine the cluster frick that would be with the NCAA Clearinghouse.
And I can only imagine the cluster frick that would be with the NCAA Clearinghouse.
This post was edited on 8/13/15 at 12:04 am
Posted on 8/13/15 at 12:38 am to RoyBoy2323
Definitely an interesting thought. I'd feel like it would be a waste for LSU who have their picking in the backyard. But for a talent dearth Power 5 school like Iowa State or Colorado, it could make sense to try and create a pipeline abroad.
I don't know how immigration would work or academic eligibility would work. Most of the Africans who come over and play football come from extremely wealthy families or even royalty with great educational backgrounds. It wouldn't work with most of the population who might be illiterate or have very limited academic training. Although that hasn't stopped Bama in the past, just kidding... sort of...
I don't know how immigration would work or academic eligibility would work. Most of the Africans who come over and play football come from extremely wealthy families or even royalty with great educational backgrounds. It wouldn't work with most of the population who might be illiterate or have very limited academic training. Although that hasn't stopped Bama in the past, just kidding... sort of...
This post was edited on 8/13/15 at 12:43 am
Posted on 8/13/15 at 2:00 am to RoyBoy2323
I always wondered why NFL teams didn't set up camps in Africa. It's a wealth of untapped talent all over Africa.
Posted on 8/13/15 at 3:23 am to RoyBoy2323
Our Africans are better than their Africans.
As always, Africa always wins. (sarcasm).
As always, Africa always wins. (sarcasm).
Posted on 8/13/15 at 3:41 am to RoyBoy2323
This thread should be a doozie once people wake up.
Posted on 8/13/15 at 3:50 am to The Boat
quote:
This thread should be a doozie once people wake up.
I am sure you are correct.
Posted on 8/13/15 at 5:46 am to RoyBoy2323
I totally agree. Im sure there is a plethora of talent waiting to be tapped.
Posted on 8/13/15 at 5:52 am to IgotKINGfisherSpeed
If it were really worth it don't you think some nfl exec would have thought of it already and would be already doing it ?
This post was edited on 8/13/15 at 5:53 am
Posted on 8/13/15 at 8:16 am to Geaux8686
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Our Africans are better than their Africans.
You never know when you are gonna find the next dikembe mutombo in the Congo.
Posted on 8/13/15 at 8:24 am to RoyBoy2323
Sure. And let's bring back colonialism while we're at it.
Posted on 8/13/15 at 9:02 am to RoyBoy2323
Posted on 8/13/15 at 7:47 pm to Geaux23
It worked out well for America getting
Obama !
Obama !
Posted on 8/13/15 at 7:48 pm to RoyBoy2323
quote:
why college teams do not hold a short camp in Africa?
EBOLA
Posted on 8/13/15 at 7:50 pm to RoyBoy2323
Africa has the oldest human genes and most developed in the world. It is where human life began after all
Posted on 8/13/15 at 9:43 pm to RoyBoy2323
I'm sure if the coaches wanted to some of our balling boosters would front the cost I think it's a dam strong idea
Posted on 8/13/15 at 11:32 pm to RoyBoy2323
No thanks for the Ebola
Posted on 8/14/15 at 12:22 am to LSULyle00690
President trump will not allow the immigration
Posted on 8/14/15 at 12:37 am to RoyBoy2323
how many of them would pass the NCAA clearinghouse?
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