Recently the NCAA passed a rule stating that head football coaches can not visit high school recruits during the period of April 15-May 31. Many refer to this as ‘The Saban Rule’ or even the ‘Pete Carroll Rule’ since they are known for visting high numbers of recruits during this period. I think partly to find out the character of his signees and potential signees, to check their references, and also as a public relations move.
Apparently this rule was implemented because some SEC coaches complained, took it to the beloved NCAA and they put it into effect for all schools/conferences. The two questions I have are: 1) who are the coaches complaining about this? and 2) what is the purpose of the rule? I have looked for an explanation on their web site, but haven’t found it. If anyone knows the NCAA’s reasons for this rule, please tell me.
Most coaches in the SEC have voiced their dislike for the rule when asked. I know Pete Carroll doesn’t like it either. It doesn’t matter what makes sense to the NCAA. They are like a bunch of communist and this provides another reason for me to strongly dislike them.
I’m supposed to be doing laundry, but this comment really bristled me. I discovered a lot of useless recruiting rules when I was a Belle. Some of them are really good, but to ensure fair play, shouldn’t the NCAA just choose to enforce the good ones (FOR EVERYBODY) instead of making up pointless ones? I missed my chance to throw myself at Joe Namath because of a stupid NCAA rule. I will never forgive them for it…
You’re right, but the NCAA obviously doesn’t think that way. Remember, they emmulate the ACLU.
Why couldn’t you meet Joe Namath as a Belle? I’m curious about that. You met Kirk Herbstreit, right? I’ve seen that picture. Did you get UA in trouble over that??
Joe Namath was in the football complex on gameday and I was next in line (or rather the gaggle of girls) to get my picture with him before a very stern official ushered him out. He wasn’t even anywhere near the recruits and, as I recall, he was there before they were even scheduled to arrive. Ah, Kirk! He has the best teeth! How I love him more than anything except Aubrey! Unfortunately, it was Lee Corso who I met and got the picture with, although you can see Kirk’s back in the background. My friend Stacy and I were angling ourselves for Kirk, but Lee intercepted us. No, we didn’t get in trouble for that. At the time, College Game Day was still an acceptable festival. I’m sure it won’t be long before the NCAA outlaws that, too.