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Stephen, "early enrollee" is another term for which you should have a thorough understanding of its ramifications. It is used to designate signees who have completed all high school coursework and graduated in December instead of May/early June. The advantages of being an early enrollee are numerous:
(1) Perhaps most importantly, they can acclimate to college coursework in the spring semester, rather than fall, when they would also have to devote so much time to preparation for, and participation in, the football season. Consequently, they should be able to get off to a better start academically.
(2) They have an additional semester's access to a top-tier strength and conditioning program, and can participate in spring practice, which puts them much farther ahead in terms of preparation for their freshman season.
(3) JUCO (junior college) players have either two or three years to complete their eligibility, depending on whether or not they previously were redshirted. Manipulating the calendar year in this fashion, as early enrollees, is particularly advantageous since they have less remaining eligibility and are expected to contribute immediately. Indeed, it is widely believed that Butch will not accept the commitment of JUCO players unless they are early enrollees.
(4) Probably 40-50% of this class will be early enrollees. If we can push that number even higher in the future, it will escalate the pace of player development and, thus, the progress of our football program.
(5) The recruitment process is a stressful one for all parties concerned. A number of prospects inevitably waffle back and forth between numerous programs. Commitments and de-commitments has historically been particularly problematic for wouldbe out-of-state signees, who often face significant pressure to remain instate.
(6) For future reference, circle the first Wednesday in February as a holiday. Otherwise known as National Signing Day, this is the annual "birthday" of the next class of "baby Vols." With the trend toward early enrollees, it will almost certainly have less significance in the future, but it is the first day that high school seniors can sign their Letters of Intent, which officially bind them to their chosen university.
P.S. Before you ask, here is a link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redshirt_(college_sports)) to a thorough explanation of "redshirt" as it applies to college athletics.
(1) Perhaps most importantly, they can acclimate to college coursework in the spring semester, rather than fall, when they would also have to devote so much time to preparation for, and participation in, the football season. Consequently, they should be able to get off to a better start academically.
(2) They have an additional semester's access to a top-tier strength and conditioning program, and can participate in spring practice, which puts them much farther ahead in terms of preparation for their freshman season.
(3) JUCO (junior college) players have either two or three years to complete their eligibility, depending on whether or not they previously were redshirted. Manipulating the calendar year in this fashion, as early enrollees, is particularly advantageous since they have less remaining eligibility and are expected to contribute immediately. Indeed, it is widely believed that Butch will not accept the commitment of JUCO players unless they are early enrollees.
(4) Probably 40-50% of this class will be early enrollees. If we can push that number even higher in the future, it will escalate the pace of player development and, thus, the progress of our football program.
(5) The recruitment process is a stressful one for all parties concerned. A number of prospects inevitably waffle back and forth between numerous programs. Commitments and de-commitments has historically been particularly problematic for wouldbe out-of-state signees, who often face significant pressure to remain instate.
(6) For future reference, circle the first Wednesday in February as a holiday. Otherwise known as National Signing Day, this is the annual "birthday" of the next class of "baby Vols." With the trend toward early enrollees, it will almost certainly have less significance in the future, but it is the first day that high school seniors can sign their Letters of Intent, which officially bind them to their chosen university.
P.S. Before you ask, here is a link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redshirt_(college_sports)) to a thorough explanation of "redshirt" as it applies to college athletics.
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Yeah it is a common thing, especially among better teams, particularly on the OL and DL.
Unrelated, you need to buy yourself a nice Falcons jersey and watch the Dirty Birds in London against the Lions next year. Hopefully we are better next year...
If it's anything, I will of course be rooting for the Falcons. I will however be wearing full green and gold with a cheesehead in order to fully root against the Lions, because I hate the Lions...
You coming over for the game? Would love to meet up if you do!
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