Recent content by Longislanderinthesouth

It is my understanding that any color is fine, as long as it is a standard running shoe. In other words, do not show up with those shoes that have fingers for each of the toes. Just bring standard running shoes. That being said, I would not opt for neon green. Go with an understated color. It is...

What TNLS21 said! Spot on. It will be tough, but it doesn't mean it can't be done. There are many avenues for recruitment in the sport of football. Other sports differ significantly in the recruiting process and are NOTHING like football. Some h.s. coaches are better at helping players in...

Your attempt to join a D-1 team is a great goal! However, you must put in hard work and be really ready to be a beast. The posters who say there will be 15 football walk-ons have no idea what they are talking about. There will be 1 or 2. Work out and be ready to shine. You will need to really...

That is not accurate.

Many colleges are tough. As an athlete, especially at West Point, one must realize it is no easy task. It is my understanding that perhaps one to two walk-ons are taken on each year. But- you should give it your best shot since you have this one opportunity. As a high school football player...

The list of prohibited items says to not bring soap powder or liquid detergent. I'm uneasy about putting it in a small shampoo bottle, even though it is a good idea...

The advice on the other thread is good- but I would be careful with the pull-up assist band. Don't get too dependent on it. You still have time- but not enough time to fool around with that thing. You need quicker progress. Get one of the bands that are adjustable- and be determined to adjust it...

@mom3boys is giving good advice- get to the gym. You still have some time. However, you have to focus on developing strength in the correct areas. The fact that one cannot do even one pull-up points to weakness in certain muscle groups. I would suggest that you focus on increasing upper body...

This thread has bothered me for the last day or so. The OP made a terrible decision to participate in a crime. I don't want to beat anyone up over their past bad decisions as we have all made a few. But this one was VERY bad. It reminds me of the story of NFL player Sean Taylor. Some teenagers...

I have been reading this forum for the past month or so. There is a lot of value in people sharing their experience and view points. I have learned a lot and appreciate it. However, I also notice that people provide advice on things for which they have no experience or knowledge...