What the Division 1 Council’s “modernized” rules really mean
As of January 11th 2023, several new rules have gone into effect, and they will have an impact on the future of college sports. Here is what you need to know so that you can make sure that you win your personal recruitment game.
The Transfer Portal: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
This year nearly 25 percent of all FBS players are projected to enter the transfer portal. The portal has given unprecedented power to college athletes to shape their sports futures, but that does not come without consequences. The portal may be an option for college athletes, but that does not mean that it is always the best one.
Why You Should Consider NAIA Athletics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is not hardly ever talked about. But it may prove to be your best opportunity to realize your college athletic dreams.
Don’t Sleep on Division 3 Athletics
Division 3 athletics is by far the largest division within the NCAA. And its more than 200 thousand athletes are living proof that it just might be a great fit for you as a sports recruit.
Popular Lies About Division 1 Athletics
To go Division 1 you first have t be talented enough to do it. And even if you do, you should be aware that it might not be at all how you thought it would be.
Is FBS Conference Realignment Ruining College Sports?
Division 1 conferences are realigning. And that means that everything we thought we knew about college sports is about to change.
What Impact will Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) have on College Sports Recruiting?
The answer to the question of what impact NIL deals will have on college recruitment appears to be essentially “little” or “no impact” for most recruits.
Covid’s Impact on College Sports - The Ripple Effect of the Novel Virus on Recruiting
Adding a year of eligibility to any athlete in college at the time of the pandemic has meant that now 5 years worth of athletes are seeking roster spots for 4 years worth of remaining eligibility. In other words there is a log jam of nearly 20% more eligible student-athletes for fewer spots and fewer available scholarship dollars than we have ever seen in the past two decades.