Expert: Thom Brooks - 12/11/2008

Question
I have a question about size to play RB and FS at a D-1 D-2 college because i stand at 5'4 wt is about 125 and im a Junior currently playing football and i also am running track to get faster since i run the 40 around 4.7-4.6 and im also taking multi vitamin and also taking supplementary drinks for muscle gain. how are my chances?

Answer
Josh, the coaches would definitely be critical of your size when compared to the defense you'd be running into.  They would be highly concerned about your physical stamina.  The college player is the best of the high school players, plus improved.  You will see big, fast and strong guys.  The question is, how good are you?  Your heart is the same size as theirs.  So, if you have the disadvantage that is known, what advantages are you going to offer to the team that is unknown?  Will you be a smarter football mind?  Will you have moves that even the big fast guys can't compete with?  Do you have the Leadership is takes?  

So, no one but yourself knows your chances.  You certainly should give an all out effort to see if you have a limitation.  You may turn out to be the star on the team.  Maybe you'll make special teams.  Assuming your age is still of high school, you will get better over the next few years.  Stay away from the things like enhancement drugs that will ruin your health.  A disciplined weight and running program will get you in the best possible shape, with a good diet.  Get with other players and get a written plan for how you are going to accomplish your mission.  Work harder than the other guys.  Learn the Football Rules.  Learn the playbook.  You've got the same 168 hours each week that your competition has.  Which one of you will use that time more wisely?

Merry Christmas!



Thom Brooks



Please review the following websites. The first one is my youngest son's band!

www.myspace.com/listen2three


Official Web Site of the NCAA



http://www.ncaapublications.com/Uploads/PDF/Football_Rulesadc982b5-03fb-4e27-828...


http://www.ncaapublications.com/Uploads/PDF/Football_Rulesadc982b5-03fb-4e27-828...
http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/membership_



svcs/eligibility-recruiting



Eligibility Center Contact Information
NCAA Eligibility Center:
Certification Processing
P.O. Box 7136
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7136
Package or overnight delivery:
1802 Alonzo Watford Sr. Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Web address:
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Eligibility Center customer service
Representatives are available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
U.S. callers (toll free): 877/262-1492
International callers: 317/223-0700
Fax: 317/968-5100


Eligibility
PlayYourGame.com - NCAA Eligibility Explained


JC Football Recruiting Front Page


D1AFootball.com


NCAA I-AA

Welcome to I-AA.org, the worldwide leader in I-AA official news!

D1AA College Football  

Query historical college football results ncaafootball.com

Encyclopedia - Southeastern Conference

Big Ten vs. SEC

NFL Players Listed by College - databaseFootball.com College Football

NCAA Football Coaching Records

College Football Data Warehouse

This history of college football stadiums in 4,000 words [Archive] - Pigskin F

College Football National Champions

SportingNews.com - Your expert source for MLB Baseball, NFL Football,

Football.com

The Sports Network - I-AA College Football Historical Scores -
The Sports Network Football Bowl Subdivision

HickokSports.com - History - Index to Football


GHSA.net > www.ghsa.net