At 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.
Noah Song’s request to defer flight school has been denied, per report. Maybe
