This is awesome!
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-s...lanueva-to-play-defensive-line-160841751.html
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http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-s...lanueva-to-play-defensive-line-160841751.html
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Is the payback from West Point five years or only four? He graduated in 2010.
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From USMA Wide receiver to Eagles defensive line???
I'm not a football expert, but that to me seems to be an odd leap.
Was he 6-foot-9, 277 pounds as a WR at West Point?
I hope he's successful, but part of me is thinking "You're leaving the Ranger Regiment to play for the Eagles?"
I'm not a football expert, but that to me seems to be an odd leap.
Was he 6-foot-9, 277 pounds as a WR at West Point?
I hope he's successful, but part of me is thinking "You're leaving the Ranger Regiment to play for the Eagles?"
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From USMA Wide receiver to Eagles defensive line???
I'm not a football expert, but that to me seems to be an odd leap.
Was he 6-foot-9, 277 pounds as a WR at West Point?
I hope he's successful, but part of me is thinking "You're leaving the Ranger Regiment to play for the Eagles?"
Well, the pay IS better!
Freda'sMom
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He served 3 tours in Afghanistan and won a Bronze Star for valor in those 4 years.
How much more do you want from him?
As a taxpayer/citizen, I'm happy to mark his educational debt "paid in full."
http://www.armytimes.com/article/20...West-Point-grad-Villanueva-signs-NFL-s-Eagles
"Defense Department rules allow West Point graduates who sign with NFL teams — or participate in other pro sports — to avoid their five-year active-duty service commitment by becoming a reservist and reimbursing their service academy for a portion of their education costs. "
"Defense Department rules allow West Point graduates who sign with NFL teams — or participate in other pro sports — to avoid their five-year active-duty service commitment by becoming a reservist and reimbursing their service academy for a portion of their education costs. "
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Oh, no he's done plenty, I was just unclear on if it's four or five years and if he's completely done with the Army or not. I have no problem with this. I do have a problem with cadets or midshipmen who graduate and go directly into pro sports. That's obviously not the case here.
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It would be great if he made the Eagles.
I'm sure it would be nice for him to win a game in Philadelphia.
I'm sure it would be nice for him to win a game in Philadelphia.
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Sorta like how it would be nice to see the Navy do something besides play college football and relieve COs.