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Calvin Ridley: almost old enough to buy alcohol; almost too old for HS football.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 3:16 pm
Posted on 8/19/14 at 3:16 pm
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Alabama wide receiver commit Calvin Ridley won't be eligible to play for part of his 2014 season at Coconut Creek (Fla.) Monarch High, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports. Ridley, who will be 19 years and 9 months old after Monarch's September 19 game against Sunrise (Fla.) Piper, meaning the five-star prospect will be eligible for four games in 2014.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 3:24 pm to sjmabry
Somewhat related, but some leagues in VA have started talking about cutting off eligibility at 19 because re-classifying has become such a problem.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 3:26 pm to sjmabry
that happens alot in fl kid is still a monster cant stop watching his highlights hes a big play waiting to happens on every snap. To bad Toliver is gonna have to lock him down for 3 years
Posted on 8/19/14 at 3:28 pm to sjmabry
I've seen video on Ridley, and he looks legit. He looks like a man amongst boys out on the field....
Posted on 8/19/14 at 3:31 pm to sjmabry
Dang. 21 by November of his freshman year at Alabama.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 3:42 pm to CapstoneGrad06
According to the FSU 247 mod Ridley has not failed a grade or been held back. Apparently he just started school really late.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 3:43 pm to ConwayGamecock
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He looks like a man amongst boys out on the field....
I see what you did there
Posted on 8/19/14 at 3:46 pm to ConwayGamecock
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Posted on 8/19/14 at 3:50 pm to sjmabry
This is awesome IMO. Less opportunity to get hurt and will be more physically advanced by the time he gets to campus.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 4:13 pm to sjmabry
LSU junior LB Kwon Alexander is only 4 months older than him. Wow.
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Posted on 8/19/14 at 4:14 pm to TideSaint
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According to the FSU 247 mod Ridley has not failed a grade or been held back. Apparently he just started school really late
Did he start pre-school when he was 8?
Posted on 8/19/14 at 4:32 pm to BobBarker
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Did he start pre-school when he was 8?
Apparently reading up about him: his family was originally from Cuba, and came to the US in the 80s. They were boat people. But something happened, and their boat got lost at sea. Luckily, they were found 3 years later, and brought to Miami safe and sound. They relocated from there. Good to hear about their happy ending....
Posted on 8/19/14 at 4:43 pm to ConwayGamecock
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Apparently reading up about him: his family was originally from Cuba, and came to the US in the 80s. They were boat people. But something happened, and their boat got lost at sea. Luckily, they were found 3 years later, and brought to Miami safe and sound. They relocated from there. Good to hear about their happy ending...
So does this mean Castro is going to take him back too? Viva le Calvin!!
Posted on 8/19/14 at 5:43 pm to ConwayGamecock
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their boat got lost at sea.
with Gilligan....
and the skipper too....
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:37 pm to sjmabry
Jalston Fowler was either too old to play AHSAA his senior year in high school or he ran out of eligibility. I believe his age was a factor. Basically had to sit out the year.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 7:26 am to Crowknowsbest
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Somewhat related, but some leagues in VA have started talking about cutting off eligibility at 19 because re-classifying has become such a problem.
Virginia changed the re-classing rules two years ago. It has been a problem. As a basketball coach (Showcase teams) I'm against re-classing unless the player is young for his grade and can benefit from the extra year of maturity and work on his academics. I am firmly against re-classing for athletic reasons. It leads to chasing a scholarship that probably isn't there in the first place for far too many players. Sadly, this is mostly driven by parents and their unrealistic assessment of their kids athletic ability.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 7:31 am to VABuckeye
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I am firmly against re-classing for athletic reasons. It leads to chasing a scholarship that probably isn't there in the first place for far too many players. Sadly, this is mostly driven by parents and their unrealistic assessment of their kids athletic ability.
Agree on all counts. I know it's an especially big problem in the DC area with Georgetown Prep, Gonzaga, etc. Their teams are full of "redshirt" seniors.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 9:53 am to sjmabry
Calvin Ridley: Prepare your arse
What's the point of this thread?
What's the point of this thread?
Posted on 8/20/14 at 9:54 am to Crowknowsbest
He will be the most popular guy in his class at 21+.......plus the kids a baller
Posted on 8/20/14 at 3:35 pm to JuiceTerry
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What's the point of this thread?
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