The Opportunity

Andrew Luck and RG3, yes those were the two main attractions at this year's NFL draft which took place April 26th-April 28th.  253 young men from major division 1 colleges had their names called by NFL franchises and given the opportunity of a lifetime to play professional football for a living.  But after the final pick was called at the draft which took place at legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City, things were not over by any means.  The undrafted rookie free agency aspect was underway, where players who's names were not called during the seven rounds have a chance to be signed by any team that wants their services.  This brings me to Trever Kennedy and Ian Wild who both were all Americas and outstanding players for Mercyhurst University football program, they both have had outstanding careers and are now paving the way making history for Mercyhurst's football program.  Here is an article on more about Kennedy. http://hurstathletics.com/news/2012/4/29/FB_0429124129.aspx

Trever has overcome so many odds to get a chance of a lifetime, and now it has presented itself, getting the tryout with Tampa bay and hopefully he is very success because Ian Wild and he could possibly be pioneers for the division 2 realm of football.  I watched both guys grow up and become the players they are today, Trevor was my roommate for three years and, me and Ian played defense together for four years.  Its funny how time flies, we all came to Mercyhurst Together four years ago and now Trever and Ian are living out their dreams right in front of our eyes.  Granted Mercyhurst is a small University in Erie, Pa, like my family has always told me "Kevin if you are good enough, they will find you no matter where you go."  And now i see that saying coming to life even before my eyes and I could not be happier because it is a great to see some of your closest friends make to where they have been dreaming about since being a little boy.  All they needed was a foot in the door, and now its time to kick that door down and make way for future small division two college football players across the nation.