[Mr. K]

I know! lets make a new law and make it apply to EVERYONE from now on because we (as a people) are too stupid to handle things on a case-by-case basis.

[Hodar]

Waudby, a 6-foot-5-inch, 340-pound football player recruited for his skills on the offensive line, failed the running test on his West Point physical. He was supposed to run two miles in 16 minutes 36 seconds. It took him 17:27.

New law? No, this has been in place for DECADES. And the other little piece of information that is missing ... You are given MULTIPLE chances to complete the run on time. It's not a 1 Day test; it's a multi-week challenge; you only have to beat time ONCE. And yes, you also have months of 'Practice' in which to get into shape.

Successful completion of the fitness test - which includes sit-ups, push-ups and a two-mile run - is an Army standard.

So, let's make an exception to the rules for this guy ... because he's a Feakin' football player??!? The rules are in place, they are conveyed YEARS in advance, you are made aware of them on a daily basis. If ANYONE should be able to make time, one would think a athletic scholarship recipient would. Funny, 99.9% of the rest of the cadets make time with seconds/minutes to spare.