<p>not sure about “blue-chip”…if you mean was he recruited at other D-1 programs besides USNA? Then the answer is yes.</p>
<p>He received an offer of Foundation in December, started the application process for the foundation schools early January, received a triple q’d letter late January, was told that he was “still under consideration” for a direct appointment, to continue with the foundation process…which is where he ended up.</p>