Kind of odd question about admissions

bulletandpima
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:56:43 +0000

I know what I am about to say will be slammed and shot at!

When the SA’s (all of them) were created I don’t think they had the intention that the athletic dept (football) would get paid by the media. Remember that ESPN, CBS, Fox, NBC pay the academy big time $$$ for the right to televise. I believe that the majority of athletes earned their spot based on their record, however the USNA has proven that they recruited a cadet for football, which I whole heartedly disagree with this cadet was the anchor and now is playing for the PATS… I just question if the USNA accepeted him for his accademic ability or for the fact that he could help the team…if it was the latter, then a qualified candidate lost their slot to someone who did not even do his 5 and dive…afterall what is the big deal to him, the PATS paid back the Academy for the amount of the education.

Again, I am not opposed to athletes getting in, I look at the AFA as I do Notre Dame, they need to recruit, however, the SA’s exists to mold the future military, not to make athletes and get money from the media…

NOw go ahead and shoot me!

Personally I would rather see the SA’s lose every game, but win where it matters!