Offering 8th graders

[westender]

http://espn.go.com/college-football...ighth-grade-linebacker-prospect-jesus-machado

Apparently Alabama offered this 8th grader. Can't imagine being in 8th grade and getting a scholarship offer for college. But in reading the article, I noticed Iowa State also has a verbal offer to this kid. When do they start offering 6th graders???

 

[1hawkeye1]

Not sure where it will all end up, but pretty sure it won't be in a good place.

 

[hawkeyebob62]

Sandusky was offering kids younger than that...

Too soon?

 

[trj]

Sandusky was offering kids younger than that...

Too soon?

Yeah, a little too soon. It is the golden rule: If you have to debate whether it is inappropriate or not.......then it probably is. It made me smirk for a minute then I was like I can't be laughing at jokes about this stuff. On the other hand if Tosh had made that joke I would probably be laughing. I don't know, man.

 

[MelroseHawkins]

My twins boys are nine. I will be expecting offers shortly at some point.

 

[ibahawkeye]

Article also states he has verbal offers from Iowa State, Mich State, NC State & West Virginia.

 

[homes]

Sandusky was offering kids younger than that...

Too soon?

I smiled. I mean, the thread title was just sitting there, waiting . . . .

 

[homes]

Pity if the lad suffers an injury, then it will be from Bama, "Jesus? Machado? Sorry, never heard of him." Next.

 

[hawkdrummer1]

http://espn.go.com/college-football...ighth-grade-linebacker-prospect-jesus-machado

Apparently Alabama offered this 8th grader. Can't imagine being in 8th grade and getting a scholarship offer for college. But in reading the article, I noticed Iowa State also has a verbal offer to this kid. When do they start offering 6th graders???

Iowa State.... 8th grade.... sounds about right

 

[HawkInATX]

Iowa State.... 8th grade.... sounds about right

He's ready to get his masters degree there.

 

[AreWeThereYet]

This is nuts. It's easy enough to remedy too. You should be required to complete your sophomore year in high school or equivalent to qualify for a college athletic scholarship offer. All sports!

 

[BigD]

Big money causes humans to do anything for it. Discusting.

 

[hawkation]

I wonder if Harbaugh has slept over yet?

 

[Motigerhawk]

There is a local girl here, in the 8th grade, that was offered a scholarship from Louisville to pitch softball. It isnt just football or big money sports.

 

[Seth53]

I'm waiting for the day when somebody offers a full ride to somebody in their 30s or 40s who never went to college but is still good enough to suit up...and does.

 

[westender]

I'm waiting for the day when somebody offers a full ride to somebody in their 30s or 40s who never went to college but is still good enough to suit up...and does.

Since there are no amateur leagues to be discovered in, one would probably have to walk on and try out. I am pretty sure there have been military persons try out and make it elsewhere after serving a stint in military, but have not heard of anyone in their 30s or 40s. I saw a story on Hershel Walker and that guy still runs something like a 4.5 40 now, so maybe there is an old guy out there that will give it a shot some day.

 

[Hawknigh]

There are age limits for NCAA participation. I think it is 25 or 26.

 

[trj]

There are age limits for NCAA participation. I think it is 25 or 26.

Wasn't Chris Weinke 28 or 29 at Florida St.?

 

[MelroseHawkins]

I wonder if Harbaugh has slept over yet?

WIN!

 

[Motigerhawk]