Big Ten voices concern over new NCAA recruiting proposals

Big Ten (February 11, 2013)

Add the Big Ten Conference as the latest critic to the NCAA?s new relaxed recruiting legislation.

The league?s athletic directors and coaches released a joint statement Monday asking the NCAA to reconsider the proposals and take a closer look at the impact they would have upon the game.

Here is the Big Ten?s statement:

??We reviewed the 26 Rules Working Group proposals acted upon by the NCAA Board of Directors in January, some of which will become effective as early as July 1, 2013.? While we applaud the work that has been done to date, we are very concerned that the timeline proposed for implementation of the proposals does not allow sufficient time for the Football Recruiting Subcommittee of the NCAA Leadership Council to thoughtfully consider the impact of the proposals.

We are specifically concerned with the following three proposals and ask that they be tabled along with Proposal 13-2:

Proposal 11-2: Athletics Personnel ? Limitations on the Number and Duties of Coaches ? Elimination of Recruiting Coordination Functions

Proposal 13-3: Recruiting ? Deregulation of Modes and Numerical Limitations on Communication

Proposal 13-5-A:? Recruiting ? Elimination of Printed Recruiting Materials and Video/Audio Legislation

? We have serious concerns whether these proposals, as currently written, are in the best interest of high school student-athletes, their families and their coaches.? We are also concerned about the adverse effect they would have on college coaches, administrators and university resources.?

We look forward to working with the NCAA toward improving the game, the recruiting process and the overall college football experience for all student-athletes.?

It?s the first official statement on the new legislation from a conference and could be the start of something bigger especially if other league?s choose to follow suit. ?

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