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Posted on 2/23/26 at 11:45 am to OU812
#4 RJ West at 11 years old
#6 at 12 years old
#6 at 12 years old
Posted on 2/23/26 at 12:25 pm to xBirdx
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So you are saying 5 is too early for kindergarten? I would say the majority of kid are 5 starting
most that start that early are repeating
you dont want them turning 18 after high school imo thats very young.
but every person has to do whats right for them
i would hold most kids back if born after january making them 19 when they graduate but i say that and I didnt with my could because every situation has to be evaluated. it wasnt right for mine in that situation. but for most i would say it is.
Posted on 2/23/26 at 12:26 pm to Lester Earl
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Being near the cutoff still makes him old for the class. Again, objectively.
Using a date closer to the start of the next school year and not the start of the summer is a better middle ground.
whatever, just saying its not like he is that much older. tons of summer bdays graduating at 18 about to be 19. he is only couple months older than those kids
not like he is turning 19 august 15 before his senior year.
Posted on 2/23/26 at 12:31 pm to lsu777
Saying he’ll only be 19y 4mo when he graduates is wild lol
Or just a little older than other kids that are old for the grade, too.
Or just a little older than other kids that are old for the grade, too.
Posted on 2/23/26 at 12:54 pm to Lester Earl
let me guess you graduated at 17?
Posted on 2/23/26 at 12:58 pm to lsu777
No, I was 18.8 and older for my grade in a class w/ 200 other boys.
Posted on 2/23/26 at 5:18 pm to Lester Earl
Age wise he will be eligible his senior year 
Posted on 2/23/26 at 8:03 pm to lsu777
I did lol. Started at 4 years old my birthday is October 22 and had several scholarships for pitching and was 16 my senior year and 17 pitching at Mcneese. I could’ve had at least another 2 years and would have definitely benefited.
Posted on 2/24/26 at 7:22 am to lsu777
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most that start that early are repeating
What? There are plenty of summer birthdays in all of my kids classes (eventually turning 18 after HS). They’re certainly not repeating anything.
That also corresponds to the traditional calendar. The bigger issue IMO is these parents holding back kids significantly older than the traditional grade ages simply so the can have a better chance at standing out in things. The ones that end up being 1.25-1.5 years older than some of their new peers.
This post was edited on 2/24/26 at 7:27 am
Posted on 2/24/26 at 7:38 am to St Augustine
Why is them making the smart decision an issue?
The rule is simple, can’t turn 19 before aug 1st of senior year.
Every kid, family, school plays by that same rule….so why the bitching. If you decide to not hold your kid back…that’s a decision you made as a family. I made that exact same decision with my high schooler because sometimes there are other factors than just maturity, academics, sports.
But in general, most kids are better off with another year in your house, under your guidance before the head off on their own. They have their whole life to work and pay bills, shouldn’t be in a hurry to start.
The rule is simple, can’t turn 19 before aug 1st of senior year.
Every kid, family, school plays by that same rule….so why the bitching. If you decide to not hold your kid back…that’s a decision you made as a family. I made that exact same decision with my high schooler because sometimes there are other factors than just maturity, academics, sports.
But in general, most kids are better off with another year in your house, under your guidance before the head off on their own. They have their whole life to work and pay bills, shouldn’t be in a hurry to start.
Posted on 2/24/26 at 1:17 pm to Riolobo
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10.5 is world class speed at that age.
Only a dumb arse selfish dad would waste that playing football.
Guy needs to eat, breath, and live track development.
Posted on 2/24/26 at 8:02 pm to xBirdx
My son was born in October and will turn 19, 5 months after graduation. It was the rules, we had no choice.
Posted on 2/24/26 at 8:07 pm to foamperson
And if he was born in September, and not held back, he would turn 18 , five months AFTER graduation
This post was edited on 2/24/26 at 8:47 pm
Posted on 2/24/26 at 8:34 pm to ChatGPT of LA
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Only a dumb arse selfish dad would waste that playing football.
Not many dudes in track make that kind of money though… and you gotta be a freak
Posted on 2/25/26 at 8:19 am to Lester Earl
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He made 15 yesterday
Definitely a little old for his grade
I was 16 starting my senior year
Posted on 2/25/26 at 10:12 am to ChatGPT of LA
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Only a dumb arse selfish dad would waste that playing football.
Guy needs to eat, breath, and live track development.
He's absolutely young enough to do both.
Posted on 2/25/26 at 10:33 am to CatfishJohn
that's a lifetime away in college football years
Who knows where Kiffin will be at that point in time
Who knows where Kiffin will be at that point in time
Posted on 2/25/26 at 11:14 am to OU812
Yall stop bitching lol, he was 14 during his 8grade football season. He'll be 15 during his freshman year of football season. 18 when his senior year rolls around, i'm from New Orleans and this was the norm lol. Some was even 19 right after the season started. if he was from south la there would be nothing but praises, stop being jealous lol
Posted on 2/25/26 at 11:47 am to CatfishJohn
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He's absolutely young enough to do both.
If he truly runs a legitimate 10.2, then there is no reason to subject him to a sport where they are taking shots at his legs.
He should nurture that God given gift. Not everyone gets faster, but at his age, its almost guaranteed with proper training. If for some reason, it doesnt work out..Great, play football then, and be one of the faster at that position.
Another point is the workouts differ in approach, especially with weight, size, muscle etc
A 10.2 placed 9th at the SEC Outdoor championship last May
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