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Old 03-17-2026, 11:20 AM   #794
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It does depend on the individual. The ideal development path is different for each person. For some kids, particularly less physically developed ones, having them get overwhelmed and play a secondary role in a men's league isn't going to help them. The NCAA can act as a bridge between junior and a men's league. In football, for example, NCAA is definitely the way to go.
Can't compare football to hockey. In hockey, there are a variety of ways to develop your players in multiple-tiered leagues. For football, it's NCAA or nothing. VERY few are walk-ons or come from the CFL. Majority of talent for NFL come from the NCAA. For NHL, you can find talent around the world.
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