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    Thank you all for your insight and information. I will pass on what I have gleaned. Good luck to all your cadets.
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    Texasrocks, I didn't mean that football was more demanding than swimming. Wouldn't have a clue on that one. But it is more demanding than the Academy required athletics. I'm sure both of these sports is very demanding and requires a lot of fortitude. I'm just not sure it's what my grandson would...
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    I'm sure there must be some perks for the athletes. I do find it a stretch to label all cadets as athletes. As stated before, I'm Air Force. I have seen the type of training involved. It's not as demanding as practicing 3 hours per day and then playing on Saturday. It's difficult enough in high...
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    Thanks for the explanation. Sounds like an athlete is really at a disadvantage. As a former Vietnam era pilot, I understand a bit re: Air Force committments. I believe my grandson may not fully understand what he might be getting into. As he has several other "offers", maybe should take a second...
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    I have a grand son who has been offered a football scholarship at the academy. How does that work as to committments and such. Are these guys just like the other cadets and have some number of years to serve after graduation? Do they get paid in addition to receiving room and board?
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