Posted on Dec 8, 2022
Bill would block academy grads from playing pro sports right away
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Bill would block academy grads from playing pro sports right away
By Leo Shane III and Jonathan Lehrfeld
Dec 8, 11:46 AM
Army linebacker Andre Carter II (34) celebrates after sacking Georgia State quarterback Cornelious Brown IV. (Ben Margot/AP)
Just days before the annual Army-Navy football game, lawmakers are sending a message to academy athletes reminding them that their service commitment comes before any professional sports stardom.
Bill would block academy grads from playing pro sports right away
By Leo Shane III and Jonathan Lehrfeld
Dec 8, 11:46 AM
Army linebacker Andre Carter II (34) celebrates after sacking Georgia State quarterback Cornelious Brown IV. (Ben Margot/AP)
Just days before the annual Army-Navy football game, lawmakers are sending a message to academy athletes reminding them that their service commitment comes before any professional sports stardom.
Bill would block academy grads from playing pro sports right away
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Thanks for the read and share Brother Joe. It's only fair that they signed with the military to get their schooling that they live up to their contract first and foremost.
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
I seem to recall someone named Staubach who grasped that concept. Guess it's more than the Me Generation can handle
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They need to make good on their military service. People get hurt playing pro sports and then they might not be able (fit) to serve
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Unnecessary legislation, sign some type of letter of intent or put wording to that effect in their scholarships.
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