What was this Kid thinking

Navy orders Cardinals pick to report for duty


NORFOLK, Va. - A Naval Academy graduate drafted last week by the St. Louis Cardinals was denied a bid to play ball Thursday and ordered to report for duty. Mitch Harris, a newly commissioned ensign and Naval Academy graduate, must serve a five-year active duty commitment, Navy Secretary Donald C. Winter ruled.




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I guess the kid didn't read the contract he signed when he went to the academy... Someone should tell the kid about a little known football player by the name of Roger Staubach. Roger was a great Navy player, then served his country... then became a stinking Dallas Cowboy and made them great.

I guess he was thinking he would get the same treatment as Caleb Campbell.

from the same article:
"Caleb Campbell was drafted by the Detroit Lions this year, becoming the first Army football player to benefit from a new policy allowing athletes with a chance to play professionally to complete their service by serving as recruiters and in the reserves. "

Seems to me that the services need to get their act together and be consistent. I really can't blame the kid for giving it a shot to play pro ball, after all he doesn't make policy.

The kid would have a chance if he did not have to go to the minor leagues. The new policy only covers graduates who would have a chance to play at the major league level. It is also determined on a case by case basis.

I didn't know about that new policy... but my honest opinion of it is that it sux... you want to go to a Military Academy then you serve in the Military.

David Robinson graduated from Navy and was drafted by the Spurs, but had to serve first. His duty was cut from 5 to 2 years. But he still served

good on the Navy. Bubba you raised your hand. Don't back out. Thats for cowards.

If I'm not mistaken, so far only the army allows its cadets this privilege. I agree though, they should have to serve somehow, at least a lengthy reserve stint.

Originally Posted by CBI_2

If I'm not mistaken, so far only the army allows its cadets this privilege. I agree though, they should have to serve somehow, at least a lengthy reserve stint.

The Navy has also done this for players who made NFL teams.

Originally Posted by taltos

The Navy has also done this for players who made NFL teams.

Thanks for the correction. I wasn't aware of that, other than Robinson getting out early.

Roger Staubach did his tour. I am pretty sure it worked out for him!!!
Chad Hennings did his tour.

Read the fine print. It is all about Honor, Family and the Lord. Hard to look either in the eye and say I was just kidding!!!

tt

Napoleon McCallum

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon_McCallum




http://www.navytimes.com/news/2008/0...Battle_061308/

Originally Posted by billybarue

Napoleon McCallum

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon_McCallum




http://www.navytimes.com/news/2008/0...Battle_061308/

He was the first I thought of and then the Patriots had one from the Naval Academy on their practice squad until the Dolphins picked him up. It does happen but it is rare.

On the other hand you have players like Phil McConkey who served four years on active duty before being allowed to join the Giants. Joe Bellino was another who played with Roger at Navy. He served active duty and then bounced around the league with the Pats for a couple of years.