Over the Monster · Dec 17, 2019
Noah Song’s request to defer flight school has been denied, per report. Maybe
Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty ImagesAt this past weekend’s Army-Navy football game, we learned that the White House had passed an executive order reinstating the rule that athletes from military institutions could apply for a waiver to put off their mandatory service time to pursue a career as a professional athlete. This was big news for the Red Sox who, of course, selected Navy standout Noah Song with their fourth round pick in this past summer’s draft. Song was a borderline first round talent with big upside, and he came out and dominated in short-season ball after being drafted. He also stood out while playing for Team USA in the fall’s Premier12 tournament.
