[#55PirateFan]

Looks like Birchfield didn't transfer after all. He's been practicing with the Pirates all week. While this is a plus on the football field and we really need him in the secondary, I really hope the kid gets it together at school. If it's TRUE that he missed that much school last year then there is a big problem there. Classroom first! I dont care who you are or how good you are. If you can't show up for classes then you shouldn't be allowed to play, plain and simple. I just dont get it. This kid is highly intelligent. He scored a 24 on his ACT and does real well when he's at school. Hopefully he gets it together this year. While he has no where near the size to play big D-1 ball, the kid CAN play at another level. I took Ethan to a camp this year and we were asked about Isiah. So the opportunity is there for him. I hope he takes advantage of it. But like I said, I may just be old school, but in my opinion classroom MUST come first. I dont care if we lose every game, if these kids cant take care of school first then they should sit until they do. Just my two cents on the matter. But I am glad he stayed. We really need him if he takes care of buisness in the books first.