FSU football: 3 concerns from cancellation of spring activities
By Kelvin Hunt
Recruiting
This one is huge as recruiting if the lifeblood of a football program. Coach Norvell and staff had done a great job of getting a large number of quality players on campus this spring.
They had some major targets on campus the last day before everything was canceled.
I’m him💯🖤 pic.twitter.com/TmIDkxqnOB
— A3☔️ (@Ahmari_saucy) March 12, 2020
Great visit at FSU yesterday. Can’t wait to get back. #GoNoles 🍢🍢 @Coach_Norvell @FSU_Recruiting @FSUFootball @CoachAAtkins @KennyDillingham pic.twitter.com/srrpEemksh
— Bryson Estes (@Brysonestes77) March 13, 2020
Effective immediately, a temporary DEAD PERIOD is in effect at least until April 15th for ALL SPORTS! Reasonable measures should be taken to cease all recruiting activities that are not permissible during a dead period (e.g., visits, contacts and evaluations).
— FSU Compliance (@FSUCompliance) March 13, 2020
The last tweet is big, as it could have major recruiting implications for FSU football. Essentially, it shortens the recruiting timetable by at least a month.
That time they could be getting recruits to campus, calling and texting and/or visiting them in the high schools to continuing establishing the relationships.
FSU has four commitments and seemed to be picking up some momentum with a few blue-chip prospects. Here’s to hoping this temporary dead period doesn’t negate all that hard work.