Weird that that my political sensibilities burst out from a sports blog, but this Michigan show host's blog entry on seventh round pick Caleb Campbell picking football over the Army is downright offensive. Read this excerpt.
Caleb Campbell chose West Point. He was not forced to go there. If he wanted pro football then there are a ton of colleges where you can chase your dream.
The Army also is at fault for offering an opt-out for athletes. That sends the wrong message about character and leadership.
The Army also is at fault for offering an opt-out for athletes. That sends the wrong message about character and leadership.
Men of character don't opt out.
Leaders lead by example.
Maybe Campbell should look at the stories of Tillman and Williamson to understand that when he entered West Point, duty, honor and country meant more than fame and fortune.
Here's what I have to say to you Mr. Simonson. How INSENSITIVE of you to suggest following Pat Tillman's footsteps of "honoring his country" when Tillman DIED, followed by the United States government massively covering up the way he died.
Are you suggesting that Pat Tillman would have made the same choice if he knew he would be gunned down by friendly fire? Or that the Tillman family would have signed off on it, had they known the ramifications? If so, you need to get your head examined.
It's people like this that make me sick.
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