I think we are starting to see it.
Problem is the market place. If you’re the place that wants to lock people down 130 some odd other places will say “ we don’t do that here. Come on down”
It’s got to happen at some point but it’s not something you want to be first with
Yeah I thought of that too. Damn what a broken system because you’re right how do you not look like the asshole program sticking it to kids?
I suppose you just lean into it. IMO, you don’t sign any more 5 star kids. You take 25-30 kids every year that are seen as “projects” out of high school. This way you’ll get a year to see which 15 are serious ball players. Then with the attrition you go out and portal productive experienced kids.
Then rinse repeat.
I would never pay for a HS top recruit unless they’re a sure fire can’t miss. RB, WR, and secondary players maybe but either LOS or LB or QB you need developed players.
This needs to become the NFL soon. There should be 1-4 year deals and that should be enforceable.
