Southern Miss football coach Jay Hopson spoke to reporters Thursday about the importance of recruiting this time of year. Jason Munz/Hattiesburg American
Jay Hopson has described it, on more than one occasion, as “dancing into the unknown.”
That unfamiliar territory is finally upon the second-year Southern Miss football coach, as well as the rest of college football. This year marks the institution of an early signing period for junior college and high school prospects, whether they plan to enroll early or not. In years past, the mid-year window was reserved for junior college transfers and prep recruits ready (and eligible) to start school in January.