This blog, by Scout.com is about a high school student named Alex Collins, who's mother withheld his intent letter to sign with Arkansas University. Its starts at a signing day ceremony, where many of the sports stations attend to cover where all the upcoming football stars intend on going for college, but on this day the star player does not attend. His mother took his letter of intent from him cause she'd rather him go to the hometown college of Miami. In the sports world if you are under 21, you must have a parent or guardian sign your letter for it to be official. Many sports casters were confused by this but hope soon that he will get the situation sorted out.
http://t.foxsports.msn.com/college-football/sources-mom-halted-prize-rbs-signing-with-Arkansas
I think Alex is in a tough spot where his mother wants him to stay close to home, but he would let to venture to a school of his choice. I would be a little embarrassed if it happened to me but I can see how his mother feels about him being close. It is unfair that he must have a guardian signature to complete his letter of intent, I think that should be up to the student if he or she is at age 18.
I can appreciate Alex for taking his time to attend the sports station event and gathering a letter of intent to be selected at a good university. I am actually glad that children like Alex looks forward to continued education and be ambitious to become the next football star. There could be some humiliation but I guess Alex should have been upfront about his interests by consulting with his parent(s).
ReplyDeleteAs a parent myself with children ranging from 18 down to 2 years old, I would have to side with Alex’s mother. I am very protective of my children when it comes to sports so a long distance communication of unforeseen injuries would make me feel uneasy. If it was my 18 year old son, I would not be ready to have him go on his merry way to play sports far from home. He just isn’t ready to live independently, especially if it was far away across the country. Hopes and dreams can be achieved if one can believe in them. They can be done right here in our home town. There are many great universities that surround us and we have a great professional football team, too.