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Who is allowed besides coaches to contact recruits?

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BillyRaySmithSack

January 03, 2006, 08:55:50 pm
Anyone know the rules about contacting potential recruits via phone? I was curious if Matt Jones or Joe Ferguson were able to talk to Mitch? I would think a phone call from alumni such as Jimmy Johnson, Jerry Jones, Barry Switzer, Quinn Grovey or even Coach Broyles would be impressive our recruits. I watched Bo Mattingly when he went down to Jacksonville to interview Matt Jones. I recall hearing Matt say that he would talk to Mitch if asked.

Foshodo

January 03, 2006, 09:48:06 pm #1
good question... wish someone would answer it.
 

jdhoover

January 03, 2006, 09:49:59 pm #2
I believe there is only restrictions if you are a donor / booster to the program, but I may be wrong.
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BillyRaySmithSack

January 03, 2006, 09:53:31 pm #3
yeah Foshodo, this things been hanging out here longer than a Mitch Mustain to Charlie Weis man love phone call.

sowmonella

January 03, 2006, 09:54:17 pm #4
I have heard that Tom Brady has called MM to give props to Weis.
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Oklahawg

January 03, 2006, 09:54:42 pm #5
Anyone can be a booster for a program, even if you are not dipping into your pockets to do so.

If you have a game program there is a set of regulations on contacting recruits, I believe.

The good ole' days of my grandfather writing letters to players trying to get them to UA are long over.

The easiest way for those conversations to occur is to get the celebrity to agree to speak to the recruit and then present the recruit the contact info. That way its the recruit initiating contact. Still don't know how legal that stuff is.

The landscape keeps evolving, that's for sure.
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BillyRaySmithSack

January 03, 2006, 10:01:46 pm #6
I would think Ronnie Brewer calling Mitch or Damien would be cool. Ronnie has shown that it does not matter who you play for, if you are good enough people will find you. Hell Mcdonalds did not even name Ronnie to its all-american team out of high school. Word I have heard is if he leaves this year, he will be a lottery pick in the NBA. He also had major pressure to sign with us and big shoes to fill with Boot being his Dad. Even though he is not a football player, he is closer to their age than any oth er Hog superstar.

BillyRaySmithSack

January 03, 2006, 10:06:52 pm #7
Maybe we can get Herb Tarkek from WKRP in Cincinnatti fame to call a recruit. He always was drinking coffee out of his razorback coffee cup. I'm sure he has time since he hasn't been on TV in 20 years.

THROWITDEEP

January 03, 2006, 10:39:34 pm #8
Quote from: BillyRaySmithSack on January 03, 2006, 08:55:50 pm
Anyone know the rules about contacting potential recruits via phone? I was curious if Matt Jones or Joe Ferguson were able to talk to Mitch? I would think a phone call from alumni such as Jimmy Johnson, Jerry Jones, Barry Switzer, Quinn Grovey or even Coach Broyles would be impressive our recruits. I watched Bo Mattingly when he went down to Jacksonville to interview Matt Jones. I recall hearing Matt say that he would talk to Mitch if asked.

This is a big no no in the eyes of the NCAA.  I am trying to find my NCAA recruiting book from back in 1999 and I cannot seem to find it.   I can't remember the proper terminology, but these people listed here have a certain name.  To make a long story longer.....they are simply "Friends" of the program.  Now, if the student has had an on going relationship with one of these people before, let us say the 8th grade for an illustration, then it would be okay, but certain restrictions still do apply.

After I got out of coaching, I worked with one D1 program where I was support staff and I was aloud to talk with a recruit on campus, but I could not call him.  The NCAA is very weird, but the system is as fair as it's going to get for now.
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