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There are always a few stories that enter the land of the strange and the different and this is one of them. Remember last year when the Lions drafted Caleb Campbell and he was in the military and there was all this mixed publicity about the Army’s policy to allow cadets to play in the NFL and in the end they pulled the plug and sent him packing, literally.
Well, surprise, surprise, the Army allows you to become an Olympian, because…heck, who knows why, but they do, so Caleb is trying …read more

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Caleb Campbell believes in everything the flag stands for. So does the Squibster!

What the heck is going on?
The Detroit Lions drafted Caleb Campbell and he found a roster spot, but the Army took it away.
The U.S. Army revised its interpretation of U.S. Department of Defense policy two weeks ago regarding soldiers playing professional sports, requiring cadets to complete two years of active duty before applying for a release. Campbell and the Lions didn’t officially receive notice of the change until the eve of training camp.
“It’s unfortunate, but it doesn’t …read more

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Helmets off to Caleb Campbell
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Patriotism seems to have taken over in the United States of America. In a strange way, for those of us that lived through the Viet Nam era.
Patriotism during World War II was absolutely necessary, because every man and women was needed to pull off a victory. Go back and look at some of the death totals or read about the needed supplies of men and machines.
Patriotism during Viet Nam changed, because that war dragged on and the …read more

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Caleb Campbell 13, will get a shot at linebacker with the Detroit Lions
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There has been a lot of controversy on Caleb Campbell the Army grad to be, now Detroit Lions draftee. The Army has a policy allowing Army grads to join pro sports with certain conditions and commitments.
Some say he is letting down his fellow grads by not following them to Iraq.
It is a valid argument, but you have to also allow for the fact that he can be good for Army morale …read more

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The crowd at the draft was going crazy. The shouts of Caaaaaa-leb Caaaaaampbell were repeated by individuals wearing all different team uniforms. Soldiers are popular these days and they should be.
It does not matter what you think of the war in Iraq, it takes a brave and dedicated individual to represent and defend their country. Caleb Campbell is that kind of man and Coach Rod Marinelli recognized his character and his ability to play football.
Campbell is the first Army football player to benefit from a new policy …read more