For players recruitment game is changing

By Chris Reagan Staff Writer There is a common misconception about the college recruitment process that all it takes is being good at a sport to get a scholarship, but in reality, the process is much more complex than that. One of the biggest factors that plays into whether an athlete gets a scholarship or not is exposure, something coaches at Coppell High School are very familiar with. “When coaches come through we recommend kids based on what their needs are,” football coach Joe McBride said. “One of the main things we do is show them their transcripts and give them video to see if they’re a right fit for the team.” Coaches express that…

Military recruitment in high school is completely acceptable

Ellen Cameron Staff Writer As far as life choices go, serving in the armed forces is a far cry above flipping patties. It’s an honorable career, and by no means a death sentence. Moreover, it is a valid and traditional path to take after high school for financial or personal reasons, and military recruiters have every night to come into our schools. Other colleges come to schools, and all the propaganda basically blazons the same essential messages: our school will make you a better leader, smarter, stronger, more experienced. The same glossy tripe can be applied to armed services; it’s not like the Army has some slightly dubious recruiting hook. The pull-up bar may be…