Can a 2007 grad make a verbal commitment before July 1 of 2006?
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quote:Originally posted by ballplayer07:
Can a 2007 grad make a verbal commitment before July 1 of 2006?
Yes. But technically the player is not supposed to be contacted by phone until March?
Some committ while on college campus, the onlyway I can see it being done.
Yes, and it's happening with increasing frequency, ballplayer07. And, while you didn't ask for advice, I'd still strongly recommend that any player considering it do his "homework," to be as certain as possible that the program offering the scholarship is THE ONE.
Best of luck to you!
Best of luck to you!
There is also e-mails.
I've seen alot of "published announcements about 07 commitments. While i know there are legal ways to communicate with them. i did not think they could make an offer "monetary" before 1 July...guess i was wrong.
I don't know about the offer, but more and more are saying yes I am coming.
I understand this happens more frequently in state where "hope" scholarships are given. I also understand that many of these verbals are given by kids who have been fans all of their lives, would never consider going any where else or players of alumni.
Prepster is correct, have to make sure the choice is right always before a committment is made, before or after July 1.
I understand this happens more frequently in state where "hope" scholarships are given. I also understand that many of these verbals are given by kids who have been fans all of their lives, would never consider going any where else or players of alumni.
Prepster is correct, have to make sure the choice is right always before a committment is made, before or after July 1.
Could they take the offer away because of an injury or something?
In one word YES !
"Something" can be a slip in academics
"Something" can be a slip in academics
Sure he can. He can make a verbal commitment at any time. The coach can make an offer at any time IF you go to his campus or if you call him. Unless it has changed, July 1st (after the junior year) is the first date a college coach can initiate contact with a prospect. Understand this only applies to the college coach initiating the contact, not the player or the parent. Players and parents can call coaches anytime they want. Therefore you could call the coach and he could make an offer to a a 7th grader over the phone if you initiated the call. Another situation: The coach can contact the player or his parents if the player or the parents are on the college campus. You do understand all this is all verbal and isn’t official until the NLI is signed. The offer and commitment can be withdrawn, ignored, or changed for whatever reason.
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