Thanks. Is there a difference, other than honesty
by ThreeD (2019-02-06 15:11:13)

In reply to: Basically  posted by HTownND


in what ND does versus, say, Tennessee?

Or is the difference only that we're up-front with the kids.

I don't think making conditional offers, in general, is an unsavory practice, if it's clear what the conditions are. Waitlists are certainly not unique to college athletics.

That said, the way the recruiting system is set-up seems heavily weighted to favor schools' interests over students'.



Bad analogy
by ndzippy  (2019-02-07 00:28:03)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Waitlists are generally not presented like this:

"We'd love you to join us, so here's an offer to do so. Of course, you can't accept our offer until we work our way through all four admissions rounds and have a better idea of who's coming. Then, if we have spots, we'll gladly take you."

Making a waitlist doesn't feel good. It stinks.


the way the entire system is set up favors the schools
by jt  (2019-02-06 15:53:55)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

recruitniks get all upset because some kid flips at the last minute? No problem, we'll just input an early LOI date!

Now, the kid signs his LOI and the coach decides to leave for greener pastures? Hey, fuck you kid, you're bound to that scholarship unless you want to sit out a year (or more, if you want to go to an in conference school).

And whatever you do, do not allow the kid to profit off of his name, his image, or his likeness. Because, you know, some large corporation could come in and pay him money and that would be bad. Need to keep a level playing field.


Not really
by HTownND  (2019-02-06 15:21:45)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Just that we don't string them along and let them know where they stand (most of the time, see TJ Sheffield).