First I agree with much that has been posted here.
If you read the article it indicates the the NCAA will make this a ceremonial document that is non binding. To me this is fine, kids can sign and enjoy the process if they want. As noted by BLD at least in baseball much of the DIII recruiting comes after the signing period anyway.
Notice that the coaches wanted to make it binding (why not....if you are a coach) but there is/was resistance to this. Make it a ceremonial document and move on.
As a side note when my son "signed" he was signing the academic scholarship documents, which is what was important and I can assure you we celebrated that!
Thanks for the link BLD.