<p>I know what I am about to say will be slammed and shot at!</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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…</p>
<p>NOw go ahead and shoot me!</p>
<p>Personally I would rather see the SA’s lose every game, but win where it matters!</p>