William, I must also comment on this situation. Mr. Campbell, Cadet Campbell, owes service, time, dedication, to serve in harms way, whether in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Horn of Africa, or elsewhere where terror rears it's ugly head.
This is a systemic problem that the Academies need to address. Tax payers are paying their hard earned money so the West Points, Colorado Springs's, and Annapolis's can train combat ready leaders. Not 3rd string NFL players!!!! ESPN was calling this a feel good story. What a shame.
Uncle Sam is sending troops on 3rd...4th...5th tours of duty. They are undermanned, overworked, overstressed, and we are letting one guy out of his commitment to play football? While I love football and appreciate what football does at the collegiate level, there is a huge difference between UT, FSU, UF, USC....and West Point. Football should not drive policy or decisions....but it does. Football equals money....and exposure. Caleb should serve his time...at least one tour of duty in combat...then come back a hero and play football. Long live Roger Staubach...or David Robinson....Tidwell.
Drop the pads, pick up a rifle, and join your classmates after graduation in combat.
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