February 3 was National Signing Day for high school athletes.
Of the 1,093,234 high school football players only 71,291 participate in the NCAA (National College Athletic Association). Of that number 2.5% play NCAA Division I, 1.7% play NCAA Division II, 2.3% play Division III Sources: High school figures from the 2013-14 High School Athlectics Participation Survey conducted by the National Federation of State High School Associations. College numbers from the NCAA 2013-14 Sports Sponsorship and Participation Rates Report.
These two young men played little league together, now they are part of that 2.5% following their dream!!!
Congratulations to all the young men in all divisions of college football! You have a chance to educate yourself while playing a game you love!!!!
Play hard but study harder!!
Harvey Clayton Jr. Coral Reef High School is headed to the Big Ten to join the University of Illinois Fighting Illini |
Christopher McWilliams Southwest High School is headed to the SEC to join the University of Florida Gators |
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