I got a call from a parent yesterday. A coach from the NAIA level came out to watch his son play last Friday night. The kid has no offers. The coach was ready to offer the kid and spoke with the AD about it. The AD told the coach that the kid was better than the NAIA level, so he didn't offer.
High school administration and coaches don't kill an opportunity for a kid based on your opinion.
I cannot emphasize enough how strong athletic programs can help turn around a campus academically. There may be other ways, but it is definitely a formula that works.
D1 = life changing opportunity
D2 = life changing opportunity
D3 = life changing opportunity
JUCO = life changing opportunity
NAIA = life changing opportunity
USCAA = life changing opportunity
NCCAA = life changing opportunity
Take advantage of YOUR life changing opportunity
It's not "D1 or bust" anymore. Too many institutions out here that NEED you RIGHT NOW. Go where you're VALUED and WANTED. That will treat you right, RIGHT NOW!
With the release of OL Darrell Simpson, the DC Defenders have signed OL D.J. Fluker - a former first round NFL draft pick from the #Chargers.
The 33 year old vet now turns to the #UFL to get his pro career back on track, with the @XFLDefenders.