Javonte Middleton

A sheep of THE shepherd named Jesus
Father to Sunni Jai
The Citadel Football Alum | Team Captain 2020-‘21
Management is my game

[Eric Thomas @Chat_EPT]

To be fair — going into my experience, I had also wondered the same thing. I had every intention to commission, but medical complications diverted that plan. I’m a Citadel alumnus, originally from Cincinnati (no prior ties to the region), and ended up graduating as a civilian.

My personal experience: I wasn’t academically qualified to get into an academy. I’m also not sure I had the baseline maturity to go through the appointment process. I knew I needed structure to have any hope of success in college (I needed an ass kicking). The Citadel delivered.

I was terrified of going to a college filled with high school ROTC kids, but that wasn’t the case either. Best friends I’ll ever have. Because free time was at a premium, we really maximized it. Charleston helps. Not sure how the Norwich or VMI guys do it lmfao but fair play to them!

I’ve also been a DoD contractor for a decade. I can’t speak to the academies, but being well-versed in every branch of the military has been beneficial. We’re surrounded by officers and NCO’s of all branches, which has also helped guys make decisions when commissioning late (this isn’t uncommon).

The state of South Carolina has major military installations represented by every branch as well. So diverse field training exercises are easily accessible. You don’t have to be actively commissioning to partake. As a matter of fact, everyone has to take ROTC all four years as well as ethics courses. I know I’m straying away from your original question (I just wanted to articulate how the state itself caters to a comprehensive military experience and how you don’t need to be commissioning to experience it).

Regional prestige: The attrition process for the academies largely takes place through the application/ appointment process. Attrition at The Citadel takes place when you get there. Cadets aren’t federal investments. It’s a point of pride to cut every incoming class down. I think my incoming class came in with 780 and we graduated around 340. That’s just pretty much how it goes.

There’s a huge legacy aspect as well. A lot of my classmates had brothers, fathers, uncles, grandfathers, cousins, etc.

The alumni base is super tight-knit. Regionally, it has prestige. Everyone knows if you’re a grad, you sought out and were able to endure an unorthodox experience, follow an honor code, and make it out the other side.

It’s not for everyone, but it was the best place for many of us.

[11Point7 College Baseball @11point7]

Michael Gibson has been the best baseball player on earth since the SoCon tournament started May 20th

He’s 16-25 (.640avg) and also thrown 4IP on the mound

The Citadel continues to be scorching hot 🔥

[The Citadel Baseball @CitadelBaseball]

BULLDOGS WALK IT OFF!!!!

Zach Hunt wins it for the Bulldogs!

#jOURney

[Javonte Middleton @JVMiddleton]

Let’s go @CitadelBaseball even my daughter gets to say #GFD when the Dogs are HOT!

@Chat_EPT for President!

[Scott Eisberg @SEisbergWCIV]

The little FCS school that beat Georgia Tech in 2019, now taking over their indoor practice facility…. Just for a few minutes.

[Eric Thomas @Chat_EPT]

I think The Citadel’s fanbase is one of the most unique in college athletics.

The school has fewer than 40k total graduates in its history, prob ~25k of living graduates from the Corps of Cadets.

But if we know anything about our eventful history — a small number of us can do some serious damage!

Our powder-keg mentality is undoubtedly rooted in the militaristic structure of our collective incubation. Give us a reason to be unleashed and you won’t find a lot of hesitation within this group!

We’re onto Atlanta! Turn us up!

#GFD
#BigBlueMachine
@CitadelBaseball

[Randy Carlson @rcandy24]

There is no mid-major supported quite like The Citadel…

[✞ Richard ✞ @Richard_gh1]

Psalm 128:2

[MLB @MLB]

Aaron Judge will play in his 1,200th career Major League game tonight 😮

Here are his career stats and accolades:
1,254 hits
385 HR
862 RBI
1.024 OPS
ROY
3x MVP
7x All-Star

[11Point7 College Baseball @11point7]

THE CITADEL IS PLAYING POSTSEASON BASEBALL FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2010 🔥🔥

#5 seed Bulldogs came in and just slugged their way through 5 games to sweep the SoCon tournament

[Eric Thomas @Chat_EPT]

Nothing like it! #GFD

[Eric Thomas @Chat_EPT]

🚨ATTENTION TO ORDERS🚨

When you’re playing another team named the Bulldogs, #GFD might need to be supplemented by something unequivocally unique to our Alma Mater. There is only one answer:

#SoConShipShakos

Idc if they’re in your full press, in your office, or in storage. Break those bad boys out tonight and show everyone why we’re the best fanbase in the country.

Uniform is championship attire + shako, field jacket optional. If you’re not in the area, post your pics on socials with the tag. If you’re in the area, #FloodFluorField and help the boys bring the SoCon title back to the Bastion of Antiquity where it belongs!

#GFD
#SoConShipShakos

[Eric Thomas @Chat_EPT]

Receiving this video — nothing like it 🤣

SoCon Championship tomorrow! #GFD

[Javonte Middleton @JVMiddleton]

I saw a Citadel Alum walking in Savannah yesterday, rolled the window down…“GFD” he said it right back.

[Coach Greg Climan @CoachCliman]

Stuff's boring, right? Doing indy's and EDD's are boring, but people who make it to the NFL get really, REALLY good at the "boring" stuff.

[New York Yankees @Yankees]

The Bronx burns different with Cole 🔥

#RepBX

[Jeff Roberts @JeffRoberts__]

Savannah native Nolan Smith was honored at the State Capitol this morning for his athletic achievements at Calvary Day, University of Georgia, and now with the Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles.

Smith has always strived to give back, and earns a resolution in his honor.

[Calvary Day Athletics @Cavalier_Sports]

Introducing Marlon ‘MJ’ Knight Jr. — WINNER of the 73rd Ashley Dearing Award! 🏆

#GoCavs #CalvaryDayAthletics

[Amy Zimmer @AmyZimmerWJCL]

Former South Effingham softball star Alex Brown hosting a camp!

@WJCLNews @alexx_brown25 @South_Softball1 @SEHS_Athletics