1) If kids can only travel on day trips, we gots a lot more locals available...
2) If kids have to pay for their own travel, it benefits ALL Texas schools - and benefits local kids traveling locally
The ban on university-funded recruitment visits -- instead, athletes would have to pick up the costs -- is the most severe change under consideration. A final decision is expected in the next several weeks, Berst said.
The task force, consisting of athletic directors, administrators and student athletes, also could shorten visits from 48 hours to 24 hours, prohibit off-campus entertainment and limit spending on plane tickets, meals and hotels. It also may require schools to provide lodging and meals on campus.