Recruiting implications for teams that won’t play in 2020

[PC Jr.]

Will players jump ship and reopen recruitment if the teams they’ve committed to aren’t playing in 2020?

Will players who are currently on teams that aren’t going to play be allowed to seek a transfer?

It seems to me that being one of the few conferences left playing football in 2020 would be great for SEC recruiting. Those players will have more film and development in prep for the 2021 NFL draft.

 

[FBtime]

Will players jump ship and reopen recruitment if the teams they’ve committed to aren’t playing in 2020?

Will players who are currently on teams that aren’t going to play be allowed to seek a transfer?

It seems to me that being one of the few conferences left playing football in 2020 would be great for SEC recruiting. Those players will have more film and development in prep for the 2021 NFL draft.

That's the million dollar question and too early to know. These kids will not transfer, if they are allowed, until the last minute when it will be known the games will go on. So maybe we see some in 1st/2nd week of September. What I know with almost absolutely certainty is none of these high level potential draft picks are playing in the spring with the draft in March. Even a reduced college season would still be going on and that is too much risk too and close to the draft.

 

[swampfoxfan]

If the SEC ACC plays I think there will be a ton of decommitments.

 

[bigorangepoppa]

If the SEC ACC plays I think there will be a ton of decommitments.

The Ohio State has already had a decommittment from a high four star DE.

 

[benchod]

I think there will be some decommitments but I personally don't think there will be a ton.

 

[Dudleys87]

This was what I believe to be the case at Ohio State yesterday with a recruit.

If they can get a spot they’re going to commit to a school that will play football.

 

[Proud Army Wife]

Will players jump ship and reopen recruitment if the teams they’ve committed to aren’t playing in 2020?

Will players who are currently on teams that aren’t going to play be allowed to seek a transfer?

It seems to me that being one of the few conferences left playing football in 2020 would be great for SEC recruiting. Those players will have more film and development in prep for the 2021 NFL draft.

Idk but if it happens... Sa'vell Smalls come on down!

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

Will players jump ship and reopen recruitment if the teams they’ve committed to aren’t playing in 2020?

Will players who are currently on teams that aren’t going to play be allowed to seek a transfer?

It seems to me that being one of the few conferences left playing football in 2020 would be great for SEC recruiting. Those players will have more film and development in prep for the 2021 NFL draft.

That December early signing period becomes even more huge now...

 

[Nocleats]

OR, BIG10 and PAC10 coaches could theoretically use all this idle time to do nothing but recruit while ACC and SEC coaches are busy with the grind of coaching and preparing for games.. NCAA needs to step In With some rules( doubtful)

 

[37620VOL]

OR, BIG10 and PAC10 coaches could theoretically use all this idle time to do nothing but recruit while ACC and SEC coaches are busy with the grind of coaching and preparing for games.. NCAA needs to step In With some rules( doubtful)

I would assume that similar restrictions in place for 20-21 recruiting calendar...

• August 1-31, 2019: Dead period
  • Except: The 48 hours before a home game in August or September 1-2 through the 48 hours after the conclusion of the game is considered a quiet period
• September 1 – November 30, 2019: Quiet period
• September, October and November: College coaches can conduct evaluations during 42 days of their choosing (or 54 for Service Academies); coaches are not allowed to visit an athlete’s school on more than one calendar day during this time
• December 1, 2019 – February 1, 2020: Contact period
• During this time period, coaches can make six in-person, off-campus contacts per student-athlete. But, coaches can’t meet a recruit more than once a calendar week (Sunday to Saturday).
  • Except: December 15, 2019 is a quiet period
  • Except: December 16, 2019 – January 16, 2020 is a dead period
    • Except: The seven days immediately before the first day of classes of the institution's second academic term that are not part of the contact period (applicable only to prospective student-athletes who intend to enroll midyear): Quiet period
    • Except: December 15-21, 2019, for National Service Academies: Contact period
    • Except: January 10-12, 2020 (National Service Academies only) is a quiet period
• February 2, 2020: Quiet period
• February 3-29, 2020: Dead period
• March 1 – April 14, 2020: Quiet period
• April 15 – May 31, 2020: Evaluation period
  • Coaches can take 168 evaluation days (or 216 for U.S. service academies). An authorized recruiter can use one evaluation day to assess a recruit’s athletic ability. Then, they can us another evaluation day to assess the recruit’s academic qualifications. Coaches/recruiters can do both assessments on the same day, and then take a second evaluation day to evaluate athletic ability again if they choose.
  • The days in April/May that are not designated as evaluation days are considered part of the quiet period.
• June 1 – July 31, 2020: Quiet period
• June 22 – July 24, 2020: Dead period

 

[spyfish007]

How about scholarship limits? This is going to be a mess for a long time.

 

[UTwild82]

Why would they change? It's not like the recruits are going to be playing at a college this year anyway. That would be a pretty short sighted decision on their part IMO (however, if it helps UT, then by all means).

 

[LAVol1]

Why would they change? It's not like the recruits are going to be playing at a college this year anyway. That would be a pretty short sighted decision on their part IMO (however, if it helps UT, then by all means).

The million dollar question is how many scholarships will be available if a team elects not to play in 2020? For conferences that do not play, unless there is a rules change, all their seniors would have another year of eligibility. So, with the 85 limit, how many scholarships will be available for incoming freshmen? There are going to be a lot of issues that have to be resolved.

 

[swampfoxfan]

The million dollar question is how many scholarships will be available if a team elects not to play in 2020? For conferences that do not play, unless there is a rules change, all their seniors would have another year of eligibility. So, with the 85 limit, how many scholarships will be available for incoming freshmen? There are going to be a lot of issues that have to be resolved.

I have wondered the same

 

[Remy]

If the SEC ACC plays I think there will be a ton of decommitments.

It's already started. Ohio State lost a 4 star DT today.

 

[Iam4utalways]

I would assume that similar restrictions in place for 20-21 recruiting calendar...

• August 1-31, 2019: Dead period
  • Except: The 48 hours before a home game in August or September 1-2 through the 48 hours after the conclusion of the game is considered a quiet period
• September 1 – November 30, 2019: Quiet period
• September, October and November: College coaches can conduct evaluations during 42 days of their choosing (or 54 for Service Academies); coaches are not allowed to visit an athlete’s school on more than one calendar day during this time
• December 1, 2019 – February 1, 2020: Contact period
• During this time period, coaches can make six in-person, off-campus contacts per student-athlete. But, coaches can’t meet a recruit more than once a calendar week (Sunday to Saturday).
  • Except: December 15, 2019 is a quiet period
  • Except: December 16, 2019 – January 16, 2020 is a dead period
    • Except: The seven days immediately before the first day of classes of the institution's second academic term that are not part of the contact period (applicable only to prospective student-athletes who intend to enroll midyear): Quiet period
    • Except: December 15-21, 2019, for National Service Academies: Contact period
    • Except: January 10-12, 2020 (National Service Academies only) is a quiet period
• February 2, 2020: Quiet period
• February 3-29, 2020: Dead period
• March 1 – April 14, 2020: Quiet period
• April 15 – May 31, 2020: Evaluation period
  • Coaches can take 168 evaluation days (or 216 for U.S. service academies). An authorized recruiter can use one evaluation day to assess a recruit’s athletic ability. Then, they can us another evaluation day to assess the recruit’s academic qualifications. Coaches/recruiters can do both assessments on the same day, and then take a second evaluation day to evaluate athletic ability again if they choose.
  • The days in April/May that are not designated as evaluation days are considered part of the quiet period.
• June 1 – July 31, 2020: Quiet period
• June 22 – July 24, 2020: Dead period

That’s simple enough.

 

[Devo182]

Transfers? Yes.

Future recruits? No, doesn't affect them. Though an EE could play right away in the Spring, that is one incentive.

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

Why would they change? It's not like the recruits are going to be playing at a college this year anyway. That would be a pretty short sighted decision on their part IMO (however, if it helps UT, then by all means).

Transfers? Yes.

Future recruits? No, doesn't affect them. Though an EE could play right away in the Spring, that is one incentive.

I think the argument coaches at the SEC, ACC, and Big 12 will make is in relation to competition. Most likely the NCAA will give an extra year of eligibility to the players who don't play in 2020 because of Covid. That means in 2021 if you decide to sign with a Big 10 or Pac 12 team you will be dealing with an extra class of upperclassmen. That means less opportunity at playing time not only as a freshmen but moving forward because not only did the rising seniors get another year of eligibility but so did everyone else under them. Its gonna create a back log. Teams that play in 2020 won't have to deal with that problem. Their seniors will graduate or go to the NFL. That means less concerns when it comes to the depth chart not only as a freshmen but moving forward.

If I was a high school senior this issue of there being an extra year of eligibility for everyone who misses out on the 2020 season would be a concern. It would mean competing with an extra class of players compared to the conferences that played in 2020.

 

[Devo182]

I think the argument coaches at the SEC, ACC, and Big 12 will make is in relation to competition. Most likely the NCAA will give an extra year of eligibility to the players who don't play in 2020 because of Covid. That means in 2021 if you decide to sign with a Big 10 or Pac 12 team you will be dealing with an extra class of upperclassmen. That means less opportunity at playing time not only as a freshmen but moving forward because not only did the rising seniors get another year of eligibility but so did everyone else under them. Its gonna create a back log. Teams that play in 2020 won't have to deal with that problem. Their seniors will graduate or go to the NFL. That means less concerns when it comes to the depth chart not only as a freshmen but moving forward.

If I was a high school senior this issue of there being an extra year of eligibility for everyone who misses out on the 2020 season would be a concern. It would mean competing with an extra class of players compared to the conferences that played in 2020.

NFL level players will leave from everywhere regardless. Playing teams will also have guys opt-out and be eligible to rollover as well. Yes, playing schools (have to play 50%+ of the season) will have a handful of extra seniors carry over, IF:

1) NCAA changes the 85 limit. No guarantee this happens

2) More importantly, this assumes a combination of both of: these conferences (B1G/PAC) fail to ever play 50%+ of their season AND the other conferences play 50%+.

A lot of what ifs, all to worry over what is maybe a handful of additional guys on the team, rather than go where is best for your next 3-5 years.

 

[swampfoxfan]

NFL level players will leave from everywhere regardless. Playing teams will also have guys opt-out and be eligible to rollover as well. Yes, playing schools (have to play 50%+ of the season) will have a handful of extra seniors carry over, IF:

1) NCAA changes the 85 limit. No guarantee this happens

2) More importantly, this assumes a combination of both of: these conferences (B1G/PAC) fail to ever play 50%+ of their season AND the other conferences play 50%+.

A lot of what ifs, all to worry over what is maybe a handful of additional guys on the team, rather than go where is best for your next 3-5 years.

If the NCAA doesn't change the 85 man limit,there won't be room . I don't think as many would leave early for the NFL after missing a year of playing time.

 

[sechamp2012]

Will players jump ship and reopen recruitment if the teams they’ve committed to aren’t playing in 2020?

Will players who are currently on teams that aren’t going to play be allowed to seek a transfer?

It seems to me that being one of the few conferences left playing football in 2020 would be great for SEC recruiting. Those players will have more film and development in prep for the 2021 NFL draft.

Football just means more in the South.

 

[Volinnooga]

Those schools talking about playing a spring (or winter) season are doing nothing but trying to ensure kids don't leave those programs. Spring season will not happen.

 

[Devo182]

If the NCAA doesn't change the 85 man limit,there won't be room . I don't think as many would leave early for the NFL after missing a year of playing time.

Think they'll have. Every conference will have kids opt out. Even those that play may only get a few games in. It seems inevitable.

IF they don't, expect coaches to push out older guys. They aren't sacrificing top future talent, that's for sure.

 

[BigDave]

I'm not sure how recruiting will be effected, I am just wondering how Seniors in conferences not playing will be handled - will their scholarships be extended another year? If so, will schools have to limit their signing classes to maintain the 85 scholarship limit?

I think that 20-21 recruiting will be relatively normal, whatever that means today, but 21-22 recruiting may become quite interesting if Seniors in conferences not playing are granted an addional year.

GBO

 

[Devo182]

I'm not sure how recruiting will be effected, I am just wondering how Seniors in conferences not playing will be handled - will their scholarships be extended another year? If so, will schools have to limit their signing classes to maintain the 85 scholarship limit?

I think that 20-21 recruiting will be relatively normal, whatever that means today, but 21-22 recruiting may become quite interesting if Seniors in conferences not playing are granted an addional year.

GBO

Voting on it this week. Extension of the 5-year eligibility limit is being recommended, so that's what I'd expect.