College football coaches will get to open their Christmas presents a few days early this year, as 2017 becomes the first season for committed players to sign their letters of intent before the calendar turns over.
Here’s what you need to know.
Starting Wednesday, verbal commitments can become official commitments.
We’re all familiar with the recruiting calendar that has been in place for years. A rush of verbal commitments in August before prospects start their senior seasons, with another in December once high school playoffs wrap up.
Then came the main event: the year’s biggest day for baseball caps, puppies, even skydiving.