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Posted by eleem (Member # 884) on 02-01-2016, 10:12 PM:

Editor’s Note: Before you dive into Freddie’s insightful post, go ahead and cross TaDarryl Marshall off your list of potential late additions. The Alabama athlete has committed to Samford via Twitter. Carry on, and enjoy our continued NSD coverage.

February 1st marks the beginning of the pre-National Signing Day dead period. Coaches and prospects are not allowed contact each other in person but can communicate electronically. The rule makes sense and was designed to prohibit coaches from hiding prospects on campus in the hours prior to signature time.

February the 3rd is the first date that non-early enrollees can sign a Letter of Intent; however, remember it’s just the first day. Prospects can and have signed a LOI on later dates. Normally, athletes that postpone signing of are the mega 5-star quality. In the dog eat dog world of college football recruiting, coaches will not wait for marginal players.

I’ve had the honor to participate in the past three UK Signing Day Shows. Here are 5 notes and lessons learned:

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