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12/7/2006, 06:11 PM
So, the incident that happened with the Lakeland HS player this week,
reported in this thread (http://www.soonerfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85107) got me wondering about a few thoughts.
First off, the kid is an very skilled athlete. He ran for 326 yds in the State semi last weekend and has had huge numbers all season.
Now, Im kinda feeling like he is a few toys short of a full cracker jack box after listening to his interview. And, Im not sure he is going to make it academically in a University situation, especially Florida where he is commited. Florida has a pretty high standard for their athletes.
As of tonight, they are going to let him play in the State championship game this weekend. The school officials say they have found no evidence of him doing anything other than "joking" with the press. Lakeland HS must feel confident that he is not guilty of what he was bragging about, because, if they let him play tomorrow and it is later proven he is guilty, they would have to forfeit the State Championship should they win it.
So, here is the thought I am wondering about. A potential superstar football player, who accepts gifts in High School disqualifies himself from playing in college.
Could he still go to the NFL after the three year wait past his HS class graduation? Has anyone ever done that? I know it happens in the NBA, but I think it is a rare case. But as some have proved, they do have the natural talent to play in the NBA without being "developed" by a college program.
So, what do you guys think of a boys chances to play pro level football without the benefit of being involved with a college team for 3 years?
reported in this thread (http://www.soonerfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85107) got me wondering about a few thoughts.
First off, the kid is an very skilled athlete. He ran for 326 yds in the State semi last weekend and has had huge numbers all season.
Now, Im kinda feeling like he is a few toys short of a full cracker jack box after listening to his interview. And, Im not sure he is going to make it academically in a University situation, especially Florida where he is commited. Florida has a pretty high standard for their athletes.
As of tonight, they are going to let him play in the State championship game this weekend. The school officials say they have found no evidence of him doing anything other than "joking" with the press. Lakeland HS must feel confident that he is not guilty of what he was bragging about, because, if they let him play tomorrow and it is later proven he is guilty, they would have to forfeit the State Championship should they win it.
So, here is the thought I am wondering about. A potential superstar football player, who accepts gifts in High School disqualifies himself from playing in college.
Could he still go to the NFL after the three year wait past his HS class graduation? Has anyone ever done that? I know it happens in the NBA, but I think it is a rare case. But as some have proved, they do have the natural talent to play in the NBA without being "developed" by a college program.
So, what do you guys think of a boys chances to play pro level football without the benefit of being involved with a college team for 3 years?