SoCal_Pony wrote:What happens if kid signs during early period due to assurances from HC that he will remain at school, only to see HC bolt say the 1st week of January (before later signing date).
Kid now wants to leave, either to follow HC that signed him, or simply to go to another school.
I am assuming virtually every school will release him of his obligation.
Schools can, but not all will. Especially if the kid decides to go to a rival and/or another school in the same conference.
What if kid doesnΓÇÖt say heΓÇÖs going to a rival, he doesnΓÇÖt say where he is going at all, only that he signed with school based on promise that schoolΓÇÖs HC made to him less than 3 weeks ago.
I would imagine assuming the school was able to get the replacement in. They would ask the player to meet with the new coach and if it doesnΓÇÖt work out then release him.
SMU_Alum11 wrote:I would imagine assuming the school was able to get the replacement in. They would ask the player to meet with the new coach and if it doesnΓÇÖt work out then release him.
ThatΓÇÖs what I think as well. I donΓÇÖt think any school wants to have the reputation of forcing a kid to stay when the HC bolts literally days or a few weeks after signing date.
Wonder how that dynamic factors in to all of this.
I believe under the new rules this year if a coach gets fired or bolts between the early signing date and the late signing date they can get a release without having to sit out. Also the incoming coach might not want some of the players that signed early from the previous staff and can release them.
They've always been able to formally ask for a release but its not mandatory. You see this a lot in College Basketball because so many recruits sign early and then Coach is fired or leaves. If recruit isn't released its binding for one year. He could resign with any school one year later if not released. I haven't heard of any new automatic release if Coach leaves-but this is uncharted waters
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Stallion wrote:They've always been able to formally ask for a release but its not mandatory. You see this a lot in College Basketball because so many recruits sign early and then Coach is fired or leaves. If recruit isn't released its binding for one year. He could resign with any school one year later if not released. I haven't heard of any new automatic release if Coach leaves-but this is uncharted waters
ItΓÇÖs not automatic, just if the kid wants to leave or if the new coach does not want the kid. Pretty fair deal for both sides.
Stallion wrote:No definitely binding on the school. A Coach can not deny admission to a recruit who signs a letter of intent-its binding for 1 year
If that is the case then that is probably why so many schools are quickly hiring coaches now after firing a coach so that coach can see if he wants to pull offers before early signing day. That way he wonΓÇÖt have to run the player off.
