Last spring, the NCAA Division I Council and Collegiate Commissioners Association approved legislation to enact an Early Signing Period in college football. From Dec. 20-22, prospects can now sign their National Letter of Intent and officially join the program of their choosing. This 72-hour window, which begins on the same day as the signing period for junior college players, is a welcome addition to the recruiting calendar for players who are certain of their decision and coaches who won’t have to worry about commits flipping to another school between now and the traditional February signing day. But that’s not to say it hasn’t come without its fair share of criticism, as well. Ohio State coach Urban Meyer was initially against the idea of the Early Signing Period, specifically a proposed June date that faced heavy opposition from the American Football Coaches Association and was ultimately not included in the final…
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