I was over on ESPiN and came across this article about changes that could take place in recruiting. It is really interesting. Here is the basic changes that will be voted upon...
• The elimination of legislation that limits only full-time coaches to communicate with prospects and their families. Support staff and administrative personnel would be allowed to call recruits but not to visit them off campus.
• The elimination of the "baton rule," which allows only seven of 10 full-time coaches on the road to recruit at once. All 10 coaches could recruit simultaneously.
• The elimination of regulations on printed recruiting material mailed or distributed to prospects.
• A change in the time that the NCAA defines the transition from recruit to student-athlete. Currently, recruits cannot receive many of the benefits available to student-athletes until they begin college coursework. The legislation would define a recruit as a student-athlete after he or she signs a letter of intent.
Also, there is talk of basically making it free reigns in terms of electronic communication. It sounds like just letting all hell loose to me.
So my questions for the folks here is 1) What do you all think about these new changes to recruiting? and 2) If you could change/add a new rule to recruiting, what would it be?
I personally really want to see an early signing day for recruits. I hope Mark Pantoni is ready though, if these rules pass he will be even more busy then ever.
Edit: Here is the link http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/8825800/ncaa-board-directors-consider-legislation-alter-football-recruiting
Great questions, but recruiting rules are almost impossible to enforce so I don't see where much would change either way
Thats true, and it is just kind of sad watching the NCAA try to enforce them. I will believe the NCAA is being fair and balanced with it's investigations when an SEC program gets looked into without a media frenzy forcing them to "look into" a sitaution
I agree. I think this just levels the playing field for the 10% who arent already doing whatever they want.lol
Always thought it would be quite the nightmare having a household with a top recruit residing in it due to all the constant contact. These rules would definitely enhance said nightmare.
I couldn't agree more. Then again, look at all the electricty you would save because you unplug everything in the house, turn off all the phones and sit quiety in the dark hoping they all will go away so you can eat dinner in peace.
I'm slightly bothered by allowing all electronic communication, if it happens. Some of these kids already get hand-written letters from some schools everyday. It's going to be pretty overwhelming to have every school recruiting you sending emails at least once per day. Also, would that allow them to IM with kids?
My proposed changes:
-Allow official visits for juniors. Keep it capped at 5, but let the kids visit at will.
-Give the recruits an option to sign a LOI before NSD.
Those who stay will be CHAMPIONS!
~Bo Schembechler
Someone has to give these recruits a break. Maybe a "NCAA do not call list?"
So no early signing period. Than its a non story.
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