OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Didn't the Bills have another player back in the 90's, early 2000's that was in a similar situation? Not sure I'm accurate, but I thought there was a kid that played for us, but had to leave at times to serve. Maybe Bryce Fisher? ...GOOD call bud.....it was Fisher....drafted in 1999, served his 2 years and came on board in 2001............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfansinceday1 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 So are you saying he served? He did serve in the Navy. He then became one of the all-time NBA greats. The 2 are not mutually exclusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 He was at the Patriots rookie camp last weekend and wasn't offered a contract hmmm  Interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 He did serve in the Navy. He then became one of the all-time NBA greats. The 2 are not mutually exclusive.When did I say they were? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Kid reminds me a lot of Dez Lewis... Not a bad Idea for him to stay at the Academy... That's one hell of an opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Hmmm ... a passing attack that features an Air Force officer. I like the sound of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfansinceday1 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 When did I say they were? You didn't. It wasn't meant to come across that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 If they want to get these kind of athletes at the service academies they need to let them out. If they don't , they won't. I have no idea why they want to get these kids. Why would a University that is full subsidized by the US military be interested in a football program that puts kids in the NFL? I'm entirely OK with them making these kids complete their service requirement. Â That said, if they are recruiting them for their football team and not allowing them to enter the NFL, then they 10x as worse as the major college football programs who see their kids as a commodity in their business. If recruited explicitly for athletics, they should allow all current athletes to transfer without paying back any tuition or service requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfansinceday1 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I have no idea why they want to get these kids. Why would a University that is full subsidized by the US military be interested in a football program that puts kids in the NFL? I'm entirely OK with them making these kids complete their service requirement. Â That said, if they are recruiting them for their football team and not allowing them to enter the NFL, then they 10x as worse as the major college football programs who see their kids as a commodity in their business. If recruited explicitly for athletics, they should allow all current athletes to transfer without paying back any tuition or service requirement. These athletes have to complete all of their studies and military training, same as every other cadet. The education is tough enough already and then sports on top of that...these are some outstanding young Americans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co_springs_billsfan Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 We have season tickets to Air Force football games. Robinette has been the entire passing offense the past couple seasons. We will severely miss him come Saturdays this Fall. Not super fast, but decent speed. He had to run block, or go deep on just about every play. Pretty good a jump balls. Most of his long catches were a result of the opposing defense selling out to stop the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard bills fan Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I heard he can fly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeTime101 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Avg NFL career is 3 years. And there's plenty of guys who serve even in their 40's. You think an NFL caliber athlete can't keep up with your everyday kind of guys? yep but it doesn't happen Rarely does someone go back to the military after playing NFL. Â and average for a non starter is 3 years.. what if he becomes a starter what then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I heard he can fly! Fly, Robinette, fly! Up, up to the sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 (edited) Another classic example of governmental incompetence. The policymakers at the DOD really bungled this. Edited May 13, 2017 by Dr.Sack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I think they should make them serve their 2 years in the academies but they should be allowed to defer it if they have an opportunity to go pro. Honestly it hurts their recruiting otherwise. They aren't looking for the best athletes but the best officers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtDart Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 (edited) Another classic example of governmental incompetence. The policymakers at the DOD really bungled this.Well, the Academy want's a return on their investment. The Military foots the bill for their entire education. A shame indeed, but he signed the contract. Welcome to the Air Force Leiutenant. Edited May 13, 2017 by DirtDart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Well, the Academy want's a return on their investment. The Military foots the bill for their entire education. A shame indeed, but he signed the contract. Welcome Leiutenant. I dont know if it is as simple as that....and I dont know that there is a right and wrong here  Is it any different when a player goes to a school on a full ride scholarship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtDart Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 (edited) I dont know if it is as simple as that....and I dont know that there is a right and wrong here  Is it any different when a player goes to a school on a full ride scholarship? Difference is he accepted a commission after graduation. A huge difference IMO. He graduates with zero student loans to re-pay, and for that he signed a commitment with the Miltary branch of choice. Edited May 13, 2017 by DirtDart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Difference is he excepted a commission after graduation. A huge difference IMO. He graduates with zero student loans to re-pay, and for that he signed a commitment with the Miltary branch of choice. ok....athletes that are on full ride scholarships....do they need to take student loans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilzfancy Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 If memory serves me, the Pats have a player from the Naval Academy who serves his commitment in the off-season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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