CBS: College football coaches recommend an early signing period in December

[BleedGopher]

per Dodd:

The once sleepy, sometimes ineffective vocational association of 12,000 members has quickly turned itself around. It seems like we're going to have to pay attention.

That became obvious Wednesday when, at their annual AFCA meeting, FBS coaches recommended a mid-December early signing period in major-college football.

The proposal would make that December date the first of two signing periods -- the other being the traditional early February date.

http://www.cbssports.com/college-fo...ecommend-an-early-signing-period-in-december/

Go Gophers!!

 

[#2Gopher]

You would clearly find out if their commitment is sincere.

 

[Sparlimb]

You would clearly find out if their commitment is sincere.

Both ways. Kids could try and commit and see if the school will honor the offer. Best for all to know where they stand...

 

[hungan1]

I was thinking more like September to prevent poaching especially mid-level schools. The kids know they seriously will honor their commitment. There is a danger of being quietly given a "suggestion" to decommit and look elsewhere in late December and January when it may be more difficult to land on another program of their choice.

 

[SJUgopher]

Terrible idea. Let's have kids sign before all the coaching changes are finalized...and then penalize them if they want out.