My son was asked by the football coach to come out for the team for his senior year, something he always wanted to do, but always put aside to concentrate on baseball. We talked about the summer before his senior year, and that fall being prime recruiting time for college baseball. My son decided he would never have a chance to play football again, so he went out for the team. Unfortunately, he broke his foot in June and was in a boot for six weeks, getting it off two days before his lone showcase of the year. He ended up starting on the football team that won a district championship and came second in the region. He had a great time and will have great memories. He is now playing DIII baseball. Could he have gone to a DI if he played travel over the summer and fall? Who knows, but he had a great experience playing football, and seems to be really enjoying college so far.