NCAA Adopts New Recruiting Rules for Visits

The NCAA has adopted a set of new recruiting rules and regulations regarding unofficial and official school visits

Recruiting in the sport of college football is one of the most unique and complex facets of any sport in America. Coaches and staff will work tirelessly for months in order to convince highly coveted, young athletes that their specific school is the right destination for them.

One of the most popular forms of recruiting a player is the "Official" and "Unofficial" visit. Visits allow players to get a feel as to what campus and even gamedays are like at a certain school, while also receiving VIP treatment and enjoying amenities such as photos. 

Georgia linebacker Samuel M'Pemba on his visit to the University of Georgia

An official visit means that the university provides all payments for travel, housing, and any other costs. While during an unofficial visit, the recruit's family must pay for such expenses.

Originally, prospects were only granted a total of five "official" visits to schools. However, the NCAA has announced that come August, recruits will be allowed to take as many official visits as they like (limited to one visit per school). 

While the changes will not have much of an effect on universities themselves. The news is a major victory for players, especially recruits who may live in areas further away from the schools that they are visiting.

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