Expert: Thom Brooks - 4/14/2010

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QUESTION: Hello, i am around 6 feet 4 inches tall and am about 375 pounds and i have always played offensive tackle or guard. I have always played football though pee wee middle school and then i ended up quitting school for the wrong reason. A while after i quit i realized it was the wrong choice for me to make so i got my GED.  I would like to know if i would still be able to play college football or is it to late.

ANSWER: Kipp, hello!

Yes, you can still play ball.  You need to get fired up and get the paper work started.  I have attached the NCAA websites.  The NCAA has minimum grade standards.  When you qualify for the college, you will be able to play.  You may need to play for a Junior College or Division III school if your grades qualify.



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QUESTION: This is Kipp again since i can play what would be the best way for me to find a college to let me play for them.

Answer
Kipp, hey!  Go to the websites I've sent and search for the school in the area where you want to live and work or where you need to get a degree in.

Start calling the local colleges and they will give you an idea of your course of action.

Do good and let me know what school you attend!


Thom Brooks