So this weekend, the Lumberjack Battalion will be sending their two top raider teams to compete in The Ranger Challenge at Ft. Hood. It's a brutal competition with events you can't imagine concluding with a 12
Mile Ruck march for time. Rucks are their packs loaded down with equipment that most of us couldn't pick up. This is my son's 3rd year to do it - he's a senior cadet
Major. They train for 9 months. Up at 4 am 6 days a week on top of school and commitments. Certainly more
hours than football. if you're up that early you may see them running around campus. They routinely beat Texas A&M, TCU, Sam, Oklahoma and more at the Ranger Challenge. And after this semester, the seniors will deploy. My point on a football thread? Being the best all comes down to leadership, passion, and unwavering effort especially when the odds arent in your favor. I've only been following SFA football in-depth for 4 years now, and I have never seen it. Not in the coaches, players, or staff- maybe here and there, but nothing to write
Home about. I hope Ivey brings that. Before each of their respective seasons begin, 3 teams have come to the ROTC program to be put through a weekend of their training- albeit a modified version. Women's and men's basketball, volleyball and last year women's soccer and softball. Baseball just did it last week. Look at those teams and compare the attitude to football. Perhaps the football team should come, I guarantee you, they wouldn't be allowed to b$&@(, moan, or complain during that time. They might learn about something bigger than the individual. And when I say them I'm not indicting the players - they need to be led beyond just pregame speeches. , Ok, that's my rant. I guess I just get frustrated when I see our coach looking away at the other end, and our players giving up. Maybe ROTC could help them understand what team sacrifice really is. Ok, now I'm done. I'm looking forward to being in the stands this weekend and cheering for the jacks. AxeEm Jacks and Be The Best Lumberjack Battalion!
Lumberjack Battalion
Lumberjacks make great US Army Special Ops Officers - AxeEm!