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Posted on 7/4/19 at 2:46 pm
Posted on 7/4/19 at 2:46 pm
Gotta test the water on this:
Assume your kid is High School and is being recruited by a D-1 FBS and a D-1 FCS school.
At the FBS school, he or she can compete for the starting position but will likely be a back up and not see much playing time.
At the FCS school, he or she will compete for the stating position and will likely start and have lots of playing time.
Assuming the academics are fairly close to one another. What do you advise your kid?
Assume your kid is High School and is being recruited by a D-1 FBS and a D-1 FCS school.
At the FBS school, he or she can compete for the starting position but will likely be a back up and not see much playing time.
At the FCS school, he or she will compete for the stating position and will likely start and have lots of playing time.
Assuming the academics are fairly close to one another. What do you advise your kid?
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Posted on 7/4/19 at 2:54 pm to Barrister
Depends on the schools and the sport they are playing.
Posted on 7/4/19 at 3:26 pm to Barrister
For me the academics would have to be significantly better at the FCS school to consider it over an FBS scholarship. I would make them understand it's a 4 year commitment to whichever school they choose. I would tell them getting significant playing time early on shouldn't be a deciding factor.
Posted on 7/4/19 at 3:44 pm to Barrister
100% depends on the school, what he wants to major in and the sport.
Example: McNeese vs ULL. But he wants to major in engineering.
I would advise ULL.
Interesting question though.
Example: McNeese vs ULL. But he wants to major in engineering.
I would advise ULL.
Interesting question though.
Posted on 7/4/19 at 3:44 pm to Mr Clean
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He talks about your situation in this article
No, thank you. I should have clarified. Not my situation personally. Just something I see many athletes and parents face. Everyone thinks or hopes they have the skill set to play at the next level, but always assume that is the highest level. Many great opportunities at D-1 FCS, D-2, D-3 or even NAIA.
I see to many folks get married to the idea of the bigger opportunity and the athlete misses out on a great life experience by not playing at his or her level.
Posted on 7/4/19 at 3:44 pm to Barrister
I know what you meant. 
Posted on 7/4/19 at 4:12 pm to Barrister
go to the best school that have the most resources going towards your kids lively hood regardless.. (coaching, academics etc) that’s why I always say riding the bench at an elite program is always better than taking an offer to a small school.
Posted on 7/4/19 at 4:59 pm to Barrister
quote:
What do you advise your kid?
Academics being equal, go to the school with the hottest chicks.
Posted on 7/4/19 at 6:35 pm to Mr Clean
I didn't know damon Harrison was from new iberia
Posted on 7/5/19 at 9:50 am to Barrister
Lindsey Scott is a prime example. Should have gone to Harvard not LSU to ride the bench then transfer.
Posted on 7/5/19 at 10:27 am to Barrister
My daughter was faced with the same dilemma in softball. Chose to go the NAIA route where she could play and the academics are as good or better. Go play. Enjoy college life. Let someone pay you to go to school.
Posted on 7/5/19 at 12:05 pm to ponchytiger
I would trust I raised my child with enough knowledge and character to understand the implications for not just 4 seasons of sports but life in the long run. I don't think it should matter the level of competition LSU versus SE La. but the intangibles of the situation.
Posted on 7/5/19 at 12:18 pm to LSUTigers00884
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Example: McNeese vs ULL. But he wants to major in engineering.
I would advise ULL.
Interesting example here. McNeese is actually known for their engineering programs. Hell, at one time, a lot of people (especially in S. LA) chose McNeese over even going to LSU if they were majoring in engineering.
ULL may have a good/solid petroleum engineering program; but that’s probably about it.
Posted on 7/5/19 at 1:52 pm to Barrister
Start at the FBS School and compete for the starting role or at least some playing time.
If you don't get any playing time in year two and year three is looking like another year buried on the depth chart, consider transferring to play football if that is important to you or just stay in your situation as a bench player, get your degree, and go live a normal life.
If you don't get any playing time in year two and year three is looking like another year buried on the depth chart, consider transferring to play football if that is important to you or just stay in your situation as a bench player, get your degree, and go live a normal life.
Posted on 7/5/19 at 2:47 pm to Barrister
It would be his choice. Though early playing time may be good, there is definitely an advantage that a player gets from competing and playing with the best, even if they don't see the field as much in the fbs program. There are plenty of examples of guys not playing much at a big time fbs program and still making it to the NFL and making a career out of football. It would be their choice in the end. It's a blessing to make a college football team though, no matter what level it is at.
Posted on 7/5/19 at 7:41 pm to Barrister
FBS vs FCS is an irrelevant distinction outside of football. DI is DI
For football, I’d say the FBS school easily. Any other sport it doesn’t really matter. Power 5 vs non Power 5 is a more relevant distinction.
For football, I’d say the FBS school easily. Any other sport it doesn’t really matter. Power 5 vs non Power 5 is a more relevant distinction.
Posted on 7/5/19 at 10:45 pm to Barrister
For me any FBS school would be recognized or seen on TV much more so even if he started all 4 years at the FCS school he likely wouldn’t have been seen and would have to have killed it to be even noticed. Then they would likely question his competition. If he only starts 1 or 2 years at the FBS school and has a decent year or 2 then he’s in a better position for the next level. If he has a great year or two he’s likely drafted high enough to make millions and he likely won’t be questioned about the competition. So to me it’s easy unless I just know he won’t make an NFL roster then it’s a bit more complicated.
Posted on 7/5/19 at 11:56 pm to Barrister
quote:. Follow his heart and do what he wants and go where he wants. If not he will always regret it.
What do you advise your kid?
Posted on 7/6/19 at 4:05 am to Mr Clean
St. Edward projects up in here! And the Daily Iberian just tried to get me to pay for an online subscription! Gotta love it.
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