Now that you put it that way.... Is there a reason or even an advantage to have a signed NLI then? I mean if anyone blocks, all the gurus just splatter them negatively all over the place. And we know recruiting doesn't stop. So what's the point in having NLI's signed in the first place? Frustrating.
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Now that you put it that way.... Is there a reason or even an advantage to have a signed NLI then? I mean if anyone blocks, all the gurus just splatter them negatively all over the place. And we know recruiting doesn't stop. So what's the point in having NLI's signed in the first place? Frustrating.
Uh....it wasn't me who posted about the overhype. It was me replying in questioning why Gunnerclone felt that way.
CycloneErik
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Blocking a grad transfer anywhere is ridiculous. Kid graduates, they should be able to go wherever they want.
I generally agree that players should be as free as coaches, but this is really late in the game for that to be acceptable. If it's an old AAU coach dragging him to a new job, essentially as a condition of his own employment, that's just wrongly taking advantage of the kid anyway.
So what exactly is the point of the LOI anyway if players can just ask out and schools all but have to let them?
Maybe a signed LOI should be like transferring where its not up to the school; anyone can opt out but has to use a redshirt unless special circumstances warrant otherwise.
Maybe a signed LOI should be like transferring where its not up to the school; anyone can opt out but has to use a redshirt unless special circumstances warrant otherwise.
I think the only way to really prevent kids from getting out of their NLI's is to make a universal rule that once you sign that line you are basically "enrolled" and if you want to get out of your NLI then you are required to sit out 1 year. (like transferring)
On a positive note if we add at least another Wigginton, Lewis, or Brase each year the Cyclones will be just fine. More will come. I'm not going to worry over this. Wish the kid well if that's what he chooses and move on.
Walker's last gig was working for UA before being hired by Cal last month. McNeill's AAU program was UA sponsored. Cal recently flipped from Nike to UA for their apparel deal.
Will be interesting to see if ISU blocks Cal in addition to all B12 schools.
Pretty sure I know who Prohm called the minute he got off the phone with darius... Lindell
I don't mind that rule, but then you may have recruits just not signing a nli. Which is fine, except that would really drag out the recruiting process.
I really liked him and wanted him here but if he doesn't want to be here I don't want him here. Prohm will find out what he really wants but forcing him to stay just won't work
