After making the first cut from 60 players down to 15 and going through 2 days of practice with the football team, the final cut has been made. I did not make the final cut, but was instead deferred until the Spring and offered a spot on the team at that point in time. I was really hoping to make the roster this Fall, but things didn't go quite as planned. I tried my best and I still hold my head high. I thank all of you for your support and well wishes throughout it all, and I'm going back in the spring for another chance. Thanks once again.
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09-01-2006, 10:44 AM #1All-American
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My Bid At Playing Texas A&M Football...
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09-01-2006, 10:47 AM #2 Re: My Bid At Playing Texas A&M Football...
Originally posted by BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END
After making the first cut from 60 players down to 15 and going through 2 days of practice with the football team, the final cut has been made. I did not make the final cut, but was instead deferred until the Spring and offered a spot on the team at that point in time. I was really hoping to make the roster this Fall, but things didn't go quite as planned. I tried my best and I still hold my head high. I thank all of you for your support and well wishes throughout it all, and I'm going back in the spring for another chance. Thanks once again.
Congrats Gary, great job, go get them in the spring.
Thanks Rocket, truer words were never spoken!!Originally posted by Rocket
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09-01-2006, 10:49 AM #3Letterman
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Hey BBDE! Sorry you didn't make it. I was pulling for you. Good luck in the spring!
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09-01-2006, 10:49 AM #4pirate44Guest
congratulations Gary. keep up the hard work. it'll happen.
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09-01-2006, 10:49 AM #5Practice Squad
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Dude, thats awesome!!
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09-01-2006, 10:50 AM #6All-District
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congrats
Hey BBDE,
I didn't know you were trying out. Keep your head high and be proud. Be ready in the Spring.......
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09-01-2006, 10:50 AM #7All-American
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keep working
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09-01-2006, 10:52 AM #8*** Ejected Player ***
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Best of luck next spring. Will you still have access to the training facilities in the fall or do you have to go over to the REC instead?
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09-01-2006, 10:52 AM #9Administrator/Owner
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Good job, BBDE! I know it didn't pan out like you wanted, but you can be proud. I'll be rooting for you just the same.
Quick side! Strong side! Crank up the Machine!
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09-01-2006, 10:55 AM #10All-American
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What she said!! There is always next year!! Keep working hard!!!Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Good job, BBDE! I know it didn't pan out like you wanted, but you can be proud. I'll be rooting for you just the same.
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09-01-2006, 10:57 AM #11All-American
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Great effort Big! Keep working hard and hopefully things will work out in the spring. Gig 'em!
Go Sinton Pirates and Lady Pirates! I also like old movies like "Dawn at Socorro." I also like the Tour de France. I like the Pelican West Band located at South Padre Island, Texas. Phil is PhiI is Bill is the compassion police. He is also the Sinton Matador. Some call him the Sinton Prophet. {Also Captain Obvious.} BEWARE OF THE HOWLING BEAR! He's going for the Corner - he's got it! Roy Orbison rules.
Phil C Cares!
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09-01-2006, 11:04 AM #12All-American
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Thanks everyone, your support is really uplifting. I think the bottom line is they had 15 linebackers already and they're running a 4-2-5 defense, so it's not like they really need me out there anyways. I'm considering not gaining anymore weight and concentrating on my speed and trying out for safety in the Spring. We shall see in time, though. Thanks everyone.
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09-01-2006, 11:09 AM #13*** Ejected Player ***
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Originally posted by Phil C
Gig 'em!
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09-01-2006, 11:11 AM #14All-American
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Keep it up bro!
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09-01-2006, 11:18 AM #15Fish's momGuest
Congrats and Good Luck to you
