CT6MFL
11-man fan
February is getting close and I was wondering...
How many Seniors "actively" sought college football scholarships this year?
How many Seniors "actively" sought college football scholarships this year?
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CT6MFL
11-man fan
lol, either coaches are busy with roundball or this is a really disappointing topic.
I don't care about offers or commitence. I don't even need to know his name. just want to know how many tried.
I don't care about offers or commitence. I don't even need to know his name. just want to know how many tried.
CT6MFL
11-man fan
yes it does....
CT6MFL
11-man fan
thought this was pretty interesting find. There were requirements for all levels, but i wasnt gonna type them all up. lol
I'm pretty sure they are not absolutes, just a range.
I'm pretty sure they are not absolutes, just a range.
coachsatcher
Six-man fan
Seth Wilson, Mount Calm, will be heading to McMurry University to play football in 2015.
CT6MFL
11-man fan
Congrats Seth Wilson.....
Thats one!
Thats one!
coach_jshelton
Six-man fan
I don't understand the obsession with 6-man kids going on to play at the collegiate level. I guess it makes good message board fodder.
IMO, if a kid has the desire & ability he'll find a way to play at the next level - & I don't know of a coach that would not help one of his athletes pursue that dream.
Does playing collegiate ball validate the 6-man game in some way that I don't understand?
Does not playing collegiate ball negate the accomplishments of a 6-man player?
There have been plenty of great players in our game who have chosen, for one reason or another, not to pursue playing at the next level.
I'm not taking shots at this thread, just saying I don't understand the topic in general.
And for those that do play at the collegiate level, kudos to them!
IMO, if a kid has the desire & ability he'll find a way to play at the next level - & I don't know of a coach that would not help one of his athletes pursue that dream.
Does playing collegiate ball validate the 6-man game in some way that I don't understand?
Does not playing collegiate ball negate the accomplishments of a 6-man player?
There have been plenty of great players in our game who have chosen, for one reason or another, not to pursue playing at the next level.
I'm not taking shots at this thread, just saying I don't understand the topic in general.
And for those that do play at the collegiate level, kudos to them!
CT6MFL
11-man fan
Because, for to long the sport has been bashed like the red-headed step child.
Depends on who you ask.
Of course not, unless used in a "by comparison" situation and possible scholarship money hangs in the wind.
coach_jshelton
Six-man fan
CT6MFL":2bloaaaa said:
CT6MFL
11-man fan
I was more curious as to the numbers vs. a debate.
Some people will care and some won't.
We had 1 thats known which is better than 0
Some people will care and some won't.
We had 1 thats known which is better than 0
coachsatcher
Six-man fan
I don't think playing or becoming a collegiate star validates anything. I think the main goal is allowing the 6-man athlete the opportunity to believe it's possible to continue playing after high school. Heaven forbid they get some financial assistance in the process. Too many of our athletes give up on the dream, before they ever had the opportunity to succeed or fail.
Playing college ball doesn't diminish the 6-man community at all. Last I checked, there weren't any colleges hitting the 6-man community looking for players to start the next Collegiate 6-man Football Conference. College sports doesn't diminish our efforts any more than a 1A valedictorian going to a major college in pursuit of an engineering degree. So many people believe "small town" kids should have "small town" dreams. I personally don't believe in standing in the way of any athlete, or student, dreaming to do something that many believe isn't the norm. If a kid takes care of their grades and test scores, and they tell me they want a "chance" to continue playing ball; I will work my tail off to find that college.
Just my opinion.
Playing college ball doesn't diminish the 6-man community at all. Last I checked, there weren't any colleges hitting the 6-man community looking for players to start the next Collegiate 6-man Football Conference. College sports doesn't diminish our efforts any more than a 1A valedictorian going to a major college in pursuit of an engineering degree. So many people believe "small town" kids should have "small town" dreams. I personally don't believe in standing in the way of any athlete, or student, dreaming to do something that many believe isn't the norm. If a kid takes care of their grades and test scores, and they tell me they want a "chance" to continue playing ball; I will work my tail off to find that college.
Just my opinion.
westexasflats
11-man fan
What's the difference between a 6 man athlete and a 6A athlete. If the kid plays with a oblong pigskin ball, is 6ft 4in, 240#, runs a 4.2 he will go ncaa.. It's just odds, there are a hell of a lot more kids in 6A..
I know that doesnt answer CT6MFL question but its a fact Jack.
I know that doesnt answer CT6MFL question but its a fact Jack.
coachsatcher
Six-man fan
westexasflats":1bihtbi3 said:
Exactly. I'm for the student-athletes going to college, with or without athletics. But if a 6-man athlete has everything needed to compete in college, and they have the desire to try; why wouldn't we help? I haven't spoken to one college recruiter who used 6-man as an excuse not to take a kid. I heard them say they don't have room for a 5'7, 145 lbs. QB; but never did the size of the school come in to question.
coachsatcher
Six-man fan
ol' gus":2r9ygmxc said:
And I know tons of 11-man players who went to college for football that dropped out as well. With a 38% freshman drop out rate, it's a law of averages. Last year, we had three athletes go to college from
Buckholts, one football, one track, one basketball. All three still enrolled and the football player was the starting deep snapper as a freshman. It's a law of averages. Sometimes they work for us, other times against us; but that doesn't mean we stop trying to be on the 62% retention side of college enrollment.
CT6MFL
11-man fan
I do agree that there isn't much difference. Maybe some differences in blocking schemes. I have always felt that any 6-man baller would make for great TE, WR, DB, CB, DE, S or Special Teams.
I just know when I was growing up, my coach (as great as he was) didn't know a thing about recruitment. It wasn't until I was a senior, that our new assistant coach took a couple of us to watch A&M vs LSU in 92. By then it was way too late for me.
I would say that Coach Satcher has done the most in the recruitment area that I have ever seen, but no one really talks about it so it’s hard to say elsewhere. I always like to ask from time to time to see what the numbers look like.
The current percentage for a High school athlete has to obtain a Football scholarship in the US is 8%.
I just know when I was growing up, my coach (as great as he was) didn't know a thing about recruitment. It wasn't until I was a senior, that our new assistant coach took a couple of us to watch A&M vs LSU in 92. By then it was way too late for me.
I would say that Coach Satcher has done the most in the recruitment area that I have ever seen, but no one really talks about it so it’s hard to say elsewhere. I always like to ask from time to time to see what the numbers look like.
The current percentage for a High school athlete has to obtain a Football scholarship in the US is 8%.
Borden County currently has three ex-players playing college football. All-three had an offer out of state but did not want to go out of state. One had a dream of playing division I football and is currently a walk-on at a Division I, the other two are playing at an NAIA school with a partial scholarship. Hudl was a great tool to send out to various colleges to get them some exposure, in fact there is a 4th player that was wanted because of his size but he chose not to try. He did try to throw in college but did not last long. It is harder to get a young man from 6-man a scholarship, due to the restrictions on the number of players larger universities can have on their roster. In fact, it is very difficult to walk-on to a Division I school these days. But, if a young man wants to continue playing football, there are places out there that will give you a chance. Sorry to jump in on this topic, just thought I would share this info. Take care and God bless, TR
CT6MFL
11-man fan
Congrats to those boys. looks like the percentage is going up
CT6MFL
11-man fan
ohhh yeahhhhh about ODDS. ODDS are only ratios based on current situation. ODDS can change with more effort and ODDS for those things "in-general" (Those that people rarely work at) are slower to change.
I'm can't say what ODDS apply or don't apply, that’s up to the beholder of the ODDS that they are stacked against.
Its kind of like saying "if I would have known then, what I know now, then things would have been different."
The majority of the time the only thing standing in our way is our own self. So if you want something, go get it. If you don't know how to obtain it, investigate it and find out how, so that you may pursue it.
Maybe Scholarship pursuit might be a good lecture at the coaching clinics?
Just some food for thought......
and ODDS for those things "in-general" (Those that people rarely work at) are slower to change. I'm can't say what ODDS apply or don't apply, that’s up to the beholder of the ODDS that they are stacked against.
Its kind of like saying "if I would have known then, what I know now, then things would have been different."
The majority of the time the only thing standing in our way is our own self. So if you want something, go get it. If you don't know how to obtain it, investigate it and find out how, so that you may pursue it.
Maybe Scholarship pursuit might be a good lecture at the coaching clinics?
Just some food for thought......
