For nearly 40 years, National Signing Day — held every February — was the first and only time high school athletes could formally sign to play collegiate football; another day for college football fans to look forward to during the offseason. But now, after much deliberation from the NCAA, the 2017/2018 recruiting cycle will be the first since 1981 to have an early signing period. The Collegiate Commissioners Association approved the early signing period two weeks ago, which will run from December 20 to December 22 this year. Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby, who helped draft the proposal, was adamant in the new signing period’s positive effect on collegiate recruiting, as set forth via press release. “The entire package of rule changes is friendly for students, their families and their coaches,” said Bowlsby. “We will continue to monitor the recruiting environment to make sure the rules work as intended, and…
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