The chaos will end, at least for some.
With the start of the early signing period Wednesday, thousands of high school football prospects will be able to with their school of choice over 72 hours, ending a years-long slog of phone calls, text messages and campus visits with a simple signature.
But this year’s early signing period may be the last one of its kind. College leaders are exploring significant alterations to the football recruiting calendar that would, among other moves, change the date of the early signing period or abolish it completely.
Todd Berry, executive director of the American Football Coaches Association, told Sports Illustrated he recently presented a proposal to conference commissioners outlining the overhaul.