Reply to "Changing high schools for athletics?"

Iowamom2310,000+ posts

Stafford posted:
A high school football team in my area has long been accused of recruiting. In fairness, I don't believe the school or coaches are actively involved. But, a wealthy supporter has been. He built a number of new rental houses near the school, and actively recruited parents as tenants. These tenants happened to have sons who were very good players at other area high schools. So, they move and get a great deal on rent and the school gets some very good players. It is definitely not above board, but it technically doesn't break any rules.
I didn't believe it was true so I asked the retired AD, and without hesitation he said, yep it happened and is still happening.

It seems pretty slimy, but at least you KNOW what the families are getting in that deal.

7/19/172:10 PM

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