Originally Posted by Anonymous
I agree with that, however some 2020's were in talks with coaches already, had visits etc.
They are in limbo now waiting to see what happens.


It would have been more convincing that the rule change was in the best interest of the kids if they actually had thought about the ramifications to 2020s and 2019 and made it effective for years 2021 and later as the 2020s are going into 10th grade in a few months and a good number of the higher level players are already committed and others in serious talks. The 2019s are in an awkward position but will self correct in 4 months. The least they could have done is kept with the original 8/1 published date so the kids in serious talks already could have closed the loop with coaches they already have a relationship with and had reassurance and direction for action plans over the next 16 months. If they wanted to rush and commit than so be it. Seemed very dirty to publish one date and let everyone plan for that and then switch it to immediately- proof that it was simply for the benefit of club directors and those colleges that were not able to compete with early recruiting.