BeastMode54 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 does it have to do with military duty? Just thought someone might know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959BillsFan Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 does it have to do with military duty? Just thought someone might know If I remember right, rookies are not allowed to attend OTAs until their schools final exams are completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William O Darby Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 West Points' Graduation is not until 31 May. Unlike "regular" colleges he can't just leave before then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 If I remember right, rookies are not allowed to attend OTAs until their schools final exams are completed. Flacco is running into that situation in Baltimore. Even though he dropped out, he still cannot attend all camps because Delaware has not had their final exams yet. Linky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastMode54 Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obie_wan Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 does it have to do with military duty? Just thought someone might know he probably has to serve a 4 year commitment before he can play in the NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 he probably has to serve a 4 year commitment before he can play in the NFL And even if he did, so what? he's out there on the line so your dumb ass can spout out whatever mongoloid crap that you usually do on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whites Bay Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 And even if he did, so what? he's out there on the line so your dumb ass can spout out whatever mongoloid crap that you usually do on here. Stop it. That's a load of crap, and I'm calling you on it. He's not "out there", he's in West Point. God love him for having the brains and initiative to bust his nuts through that program. And he did it concurrently with working his way through a sports program. THAT'S saying something as regards the character of the kid. Truth be told, he's my "feel-good" player on the Bills roster this year. Of course, I'm the guy that picked Kevin Everett last year during the off season, so take my picks with a grain of salt the size of Montana. This all having been said, Viti made a choice - a CHOICE - to step into a little-used program that allows talented athletes in military academies to take advantage of their God-given abilities on the the gridiron/court/rink to pursue a career in professional athletics with the proviso that they act as recruiters for the military. It's good strategy and policy by the Pentagon. It's not an accident. It's the reason people like Ronald Reagan made recruiting films showing wounds made of ketchup/catsup while Joe Lunch Pail was getting his ass shot off in places that people like you couldn't pronounce, much less find on a map. Symbolism sells, and this military needs all the help it can get in hitting its recruting goals. Let's just call it for what it is, and let it rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribo Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 And even if he did, so what? he's out there on the line so your dumb ass can spout out whatever mongoloid crap that you usually do on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Stop it. That's a load of crap, and I'm calling you on it. He's not "out there", he's in West Point. God love him for having the brains and initiative to bust his nuts through that program. And he did it concurrently with working his way through a sports program. THAT'S saying something as regards the character of the kid. Truth be told, he's my "feel-good" player on the Bills roster this year. Of course, I'm the guy that picked Kevin Everett last year during the off season, so take my picks with a grain of salt the size of Montana. This all having been said, Viti made a choice - a CHOICE - to step into a little-used program that allows talented athletes in military academies to take advantage of their God-given abilities on the the gridiron/court/rink to pursue a career in professional athletics with the proviso that they act as recruiters for the military. It's good strategy and policy by the Pentagon. It's not an accident. It's the reason people like Ronald Reagan made recruiting films showing wounds made of ketchup/catsup while Joe Lunch Pail was getting his ass shot off in places that people like you couldn't pronounce, much less find on a map. Symbolism sells, and this military needs all the help it can get in hitting its recruting goals. Let's just call it for what it is, and let it rest. The "little used" program didn't exist when he signed up. So he had zero intention or even dreams of taking advantage of his God given abilities as an athlete. Sure he made a choice after four years of college, and yet he still plans to fulfill his military obligation after his football career, if he has one, ends. So he did put himself "out on the line". It was West Point that changed the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 The "little used" program didn't exist when he signed up. So he had zero intention or even dreams of taking advantage of his God given abilities as an athlete. Sure he made a choice after four years of college, and yet he still plans to fulfill his military obligation after his football career, if he has one, ends. So he did put himself "out on the line". It was West Point that changed the rules. And I think it was only West Point no? I do not believe Navy and Air Force have adopted this rule, and I am pretty sure that athletic powerhouse the Coast Guard Academy has not either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Athletes getting special treatment/the world isn't fair? Whodathunkit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whites Bay Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 The "little used" program didn't exist when he signed up. So he had zero intention or even dreams of taking advantage of his God given abilities as an athlete. Sure he made a choice after four years of college, and yet he still plans to fulfill his military obligation after his football career, if he has one, ends. So he did put himself "out on the line". It was West Point that changed the rules. That's the point. He made the CHOICE. He went in as an artillery officer, and came out as a recruiting officer. A choice. West Point changed the rules? So what? That's like saying someone opened the door. It is up to the next person to walk through the open doorway. Not all thresholds need be crossed. Apologies. I don't want to get into a diatribe about this young man for whom I'm thrilled is playing for the Bills. But let's cool down on the hero worship. He's not "out there on the line" in some trench with a rifle. He went to a good college, did very well. and took advantage of the opportunities put in front of him, like so many of the posters on this board that ended up doing something differently than they'd envisioned in their first year of college. Good for him. I'm glad he's wearing the Bills colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsD#1in2008 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 he is now at the OTAs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 West Points' Graduation is not until 31 May. Unlike "regular" colleges he can't just leave before then. Negative. He was in camp Tuesday and it is not May 31 yet. He probably had a prior military exercise commitment. http://buffalobills.com/news/news.jsp?news_id=6090 Attendance Brian Moorman and college free agent FB Mike Viti were practicing today after missing Monday's voluntary workout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBilliever Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 He still probably has academic obligations. He was an UDFA after all. Gotta keep the options open (War/Futball?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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