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Old 05-05-2014, 12:55   #1
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Philadelphia Eagles to sign former Army Ranger

Alejandro Villanueva spent the past four years defending his country in the U.S. Army. Villanueva will now spend this offseason trying to make the Philadelphia Eagles' 53-man roster.

At 6ft 9in and 277lbs I'd say he has a pretty good chance of being a good defensive lineman.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-sh...160841751.html

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Old 05-05-2014, 19:41   #2
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How often does this happen? AD Ranger/QP/Seal/Recon/PJ gets out and goes to a pro sports team.
Very cool. I might take more of an interest.
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Old 05-06-2014, 04:17   #3
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Eagles going in 180 degree opposite direction of the Mike Vic/ DeSean Jackson route. I hope Villanueva makes the team.
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Old 05-06-2014, 06:37   #4
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That is quite a story and I hope he makes it too. It would be nice to have another positive role model in the NFL, not for the fans for the players.
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How often does this happen? AD Ranger/QP/Seal/Recon/PJ gets out and goes to a pro sports team.
Very cool. I might take more of an interest.
It happens.
Back in the day I was scouted by the East German Female Volleyball team.
I didn't have enough testosterone.
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I didn't have enough testosterone.
Then there is no way you could have made the Chinese female swimming team...
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Old 05-07-2014, 13:14   #7
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How often does this happen? AD Ranger/QP/Seal/Recon/PJ gets out and goes to a pro sports team.
Very cool. I might take more of an interest.
Chad Henning flew A-10's for the USAF before playing defensive tackle for the Cowboys in the 90's.

More recently Caleb Campbell, a USMA graduate played for the Lions, Colts & Chiefs. I don't know his current NFL status.
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