Parker Mack (OL)

[PoconoPony]

[quote="Boston Pony"]My guess, he will get the full ride (they'll figure it out for the right player). If he is good, he will make the pros as Ivies place players into the NFL all of the time. Our best argument is when we start placing OL into the NFL, which may happen in a couple of years. His approach is different than most recruits, however it refreshing. Best success in his choice.[/quotee

No such thing as a full ride to an Ivy. Best they can do is figure every angle to get an athlete some form of academic grants and aid. I coached a kid 2 years ago that was recruited by Cornell and grabbed the starting safety position at mid season last fall. Kid graduated as #2 in a HS class of 150, SAT 1580, 3 sport letter man for 4 years in each sport, All Region in 2 sports, National Honor Society, Honor Society in 5 pursuits, Class President, .....etc. The kid/family ( 5 kids;3 in college) is still on the hook for $17,000 and change per year and that was the best deal he could get from any Ivy including Princeton and Harvard.

[NickSMU17]

Kid went to PA in LR, not sure he is that concerned about the money...

[mrydel]

I was recruited by Yale and although they had no athletic scholarship funds, I was assured that I would be provided with a "part time job" that would cover the cost of my education.

And Nick is correct that a PA kid need not worry about the cost of where ever he may go to school.

[ponyinNC]

bump...when is his trip to princeton?

[mrydel]

Supposedly went this past weekend.

[Peruna 2K5]

Bummer, seems he committed to Princeton. Kinda saw that coming:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... Mack-72085

[smusic 00]

Damn....Damn, Damn!

[SMU 86]

Wow, we just lost 2 kids to Princeton in recruiting.

[ponyscott]

that's weird but the Ivy League seems like its coming on (?) ...the Ivy Bball teams are rollin as well...we have some new OL guys coming on as well...no worries....good luck to Mack as he seemed to be more interested in the education which is fine but we need some hungry kids like the Sherman Oaks kid who has something to prove. We can't forget our two grey shirts who are getting stronger and will be ready soon....

[mrydel]

The WDNWHA Committe was torn on Mack and took a vote today. It was close but as it turned out........WDNWHA.

[SMU 86]

The WDNWHA Committe was torn on Mack and took a vote today. It was close but as it turned out........WDNWHA.

[ponyscott]

The WDNWHA Committe was torn on Mack and took a vote today. It was close but as it turned out........WDNWHA.

YEP! they just forced the issue.....get your degree son..move on!

[RGV Pony]

nice that we can tell a kid thanks but no thanks instead of the other way around for once

[ponyscott]

nice that we can tell a kid thanks but no thanks instead of the other way around for once

THAT is what is going on now......it is so cool!

[Junior]

welcome to the party that never ends.

these next several weeks are gonn be exciting!