* I believe that was known as "The Princeton Way" during the Tierney years. ;)
The curious case of Ted Fields
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"The Princeton Way" blast from the past. I knew many a kid from those teams that couldn't string three words together yet somehow made it into Princeton with ample monetary support. But Ivy's don't offer scholarships.
Don't get me started on Ivy hockey that is even more corrupt.
Not to get you started (lol), but to me that one always seemed a little different compared to LAX.
In my view, anyone who gets an ivy-league offer with a schollie (must be need based, but generally can get it if you're a top recruit) is nuts to turn it down. While it might lessen your chances for the NFL (lessen, but not kill, if you have the talent - ie, Ryan Fitzpatrick) its hard not to take it. The odds against getting to the NFL are so great and going to a top school can (I emphasize "can") be a life changer. Of course many would prefer to play in from of 100K folks and become lauded by the heavy alums of the big schools, which too can be a life changer.
I remember getting 24 year old freshman interns from Cornell. That concept was always interesting to me. 24 year old incompetent Ivy league freshman interns. HAHAHA
Actually I think you would be very surprised. There are a sizable group of student-athletes from very wealthy families, who could not get admitted to Cornell with their grades alone, but if they are good enough at some sport, they can get in and the families are happy to pay.
This is true from experience with an acquaintance whose daughter ran track an Ivy League school (she since left the team). I know that her grades and SAT's were very good, but not outstanding. But those grades combined with being one of the better distance runners in her state got her in, although I know that her family is paying a boatload of money (even with "financial assistance") for her to attend.
There are many different stories.
To be fair there are a number of kids who get into certain schools - with the help of their sport - but not only because of their sport.
For example - simplistically - say a school gets 10,000 applicants and is going to accept 2,000 ... then let's assume that 9,000 of the applicant have around the mid range of SAT / ACT and GPA or better and have the typical glowing recommendations & activities - so they really have all of the credentials - and - Let's say there's 1,000 applicants who are doing a 'hail Mary' reach and don't have the full credentials .
So setting aside the odd legacies & the next NBA star ... there are basically 9,000 legitimate candidates for the 2,000 spots .... what makes the difference? If you are one of these kids, what can move you into the 2,000 that will be accepted and save you from getting the no-thank-you letter that 7,000 fully qualified candidates will get? Maybe you add something special - maybe you fill out the cross-country squad, maybe you give the volleyball team depth, maybe you bring up the average GPA on the hockey team and can make a good contribution.
In a lot of schools Coaches can 'help' a qualified kid - become an accepted kid - but you have to be qualified.
Coaches will say to a kid - you need to get your ACT up to XX before I and effectively put in a request for a favorable review of your application.
This is how it works for typical STUDENT - athletes .
- - - if we are talking about a can't miss future NBA player, things are different -
To be fair there are a number of kids who get into certain schools - with the help of their sport - but not only because of their sport.
For example - simplistically - say a school gets 10,000 applicants and is going to accept 2,000 ... then let's assume that 9,000 of the applicant have around the mid range of SAT / ACT and GPA or better and have the typical glowing recommendations & activities - so they really have all of the credentials - and - Let's say there's 1,000 applicants who are doing a 'hail Mary' reach and don't have the full credentials .
So setting aside the odd legacies & the next NBA star ... there are basically 9,000 legitimate candidates for the 2,000 spots .... what makes the difference? If you are one of these kids, what can move you into the 2,000 that will be accepted and save you from getting the no-thank-you letter that 7,000 fully qualified candidates will get? Maybe you add something special - maybe you fill out the cross-country squad, maybe you give the volleyball team depth, maybe you bring up the average GPA on the hockey team and can make a good contribution.
In a lot of schools Coaches can 'help' a qualified kid - become an accepted kid - but you have to be qualified.
Coaches will say to a kid - you need to get your ACT up to XX before I and effectively put in a request for a favorable review of your application.
This is how it works for typical STUDENT - athletes .
- - - if we are talking about a can't miss future NBA player, things are different -
I like DickieDouche. Flows better. That being said thanks for the explanation fellas!
That would not be the majority and there are definitely special aids and grants available to athletes that are not available to other students ie scholarships. This I know from experience. So not at all surprised.
Yeah, that is a shame too, some of them could use your advice on how to dress.
So, in this single thread, you call Mrs Screw Creepy and got RaRa to lash out at you. Anyone that know either of these two, is shaking their heads.
Regardless of that, I am very curious why you would think interacting with a recruit family would be creepy. The comment makes no sense at all.
I do not think that is correct. The forensic evidence suggests a poster with a delicate nature, unable to bluntly post dick or douche. In fact, the sensitivity to those "d" words is consistent with the hypothesis that "d*sh" is actually short for "dip shit."
That reminds of a guy I knew who early on taught his son how to long snap. He knew that his son probably would never be strong enough or fast enough to earn a college scholarship at a position. He how ever did know that every team needs a good long snapper. The kid ended up with good but not ivy league grades and went to an IVY league school on a "academic" scholarship. . After graduation he spent several years in the NFL as a long snapper. So early on teach your kids to long snap. lol
Not really fair, and I'm sure as hell not a Flood fan. Many more of the guys who Flood offered early either were well worth the scholarship or blew up to the point that they weren't interested in us anymore. Sometimes you take a shot and miss. Let's give credit to Flood for realizing this was a miss early on and sending it in a new direction. Otherwise, Ash may have showed up and felt obligated to honor the offer.
Yep, I met Ted out there too. In fact, he introduced me to Jonathon Pollock who was going to commit to Flood that day.
like it was said, he likes everyone...lol Though, I bet I am one of the very few that have ever seen RaRa ready to deck a guy once at a game. hahahaha
like others- I have also met many of the families as well. I'm still in touch with Mr. Field and talk with Mr Pollock quite often.
any idea where those schools list that they offered or where it was independently reported that they did offer? Usually the school will put something out or there will be an article or blurb somewhere, even Twitter will have something when an offer is made...can't find any.
I remember going to a FB game at Salisbury Prep back in 1935.I was going on 10 that Nov. 6th,At the time I was in living in a Foster Home with some very nice people at Ore Hill CT. You just took me down memory lane.
Saw my very first FB EVER,at that school's home field.Age 9.I was in a Foster home ,on a farm, in ORE HILL,CT about 4-6 miles away.Do not remember who I went to the game with,but I didn't see much if any of the game. Met some other kids and we were plaing in and under the Stands most of the game.
This. I sit in a section with a lot of recruits and their families. Is it creepy that I say hello to them or ask them how they are doing at games? Ted was a friendly kid and very enthusiastic when he was a commit. Not saying the kid would have been a star but he was very pro RU during games and was into the whole game day experience.
Really? The kid lived in the Blue lot for a while with his Dad. If you're in the Blue Lot a lot you'll eventually meet @MrsScrew. If you're not a dick you might end up a friend.
I don't think I've met you guys, but it's possible since many a tailgate have been blurs
Hell everyone in her current tailgate lineup are people she met at her tailgates. Our originals have dropped out over the years.
Currently, Ted is at Georgia Southern
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Ted Field Jr. Biography - ESPN
View the biography of Georgia Southern Eagles Offensive Lineman Ted Field Jr. on ESPN. Includes career history and teams played for.
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