Recruiting deregulation is officially on hold. Several new rules were approved that would have had huge impact in recruting. Rules would have allowed for unlimited contact initiated by college coaches to recruits (e.g. texts, calls, emails, etc.). Also, the elimination of the requirement that only a head coach or assistant coach could perform the functions of a recruiting coordinator. Imagine the scene at a family dinner table (buzz...buzz). Lastly, would have removed restrictions on printed materials mailed to prospects.
Thoughts on this? I can imagine if it went into effect it would have been devastating for schools with smaller athletic budgets or those that lack innovation. I could see Iowa and ISU being slow to respond in setting up communication field offices...non-coaching recruiting personnel and communication innovations (think regional recruting hubs, with databases with automatic callers).
I can see those rules eventually being adopted....will our state colleges be ready to compete with SEC, PAC-12, and in their respective conferences?
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/story/_/id/9237054/ncaa-suspends-rule-change-unlimited-text-messages-recruits
Thoughts on this? I can imagine if it went into effect it would have been devastating for schools with smaller athletic budgets or those that lack innovation. I could see Iowa and ISU being slow to respond in setting up communication field offices...non-coaching recruiting personnel and communication innovations (think regional recruting hubs, with databases with automatic callers).
I can see those rules eventually being adopted....will our state colleges be ready to compete with SEC, PAC-12, and in their respective conferences?
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/story/_/id/9237054/ncaa-suspends-rule-change-unlimited-text-messages-recruits