Quote:
Originally Posted by blankall
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.