I am scratching my head over the reasoning for the current NCAA rule prohibiting texting, instant messaging or social media contact with a prospective NCAA Division III recruit is probated.
Illinois College announced late Saturday night that head football coach Garrett Campbell will serve a one-game suspension for violation of an NCAA rule regarding texting.
The college disciplined Campbell for what was described as a “secondary violation” of an NCAA texting rule. The release did not specify the details of the violation, nor did Illinois College athletics director Gale Vaughn when he was contacted Sunday.
The bylaw reads: “The use of text messaging, instant messaging or social networking Web sites by, or on behalf of, a member of the institution’s athletics department staff for the purpose of recruitment of prospects is prohibited.
According to the same NCAA Division III reference guide, there are no restrictions on the number and timing of telephone calls, emails or faxes to prospective Division III student-athletes.
A secondary violation, according to ncaa.org, is “an isolated or inadvertent violation that provides or intends to provide only minimal recruiting, competitive or other advantages.
My question – in light of allowing telephone calls, etc, to prospective recruits, why is texting, or use of social media contact prohibited.
In my opinion, it is one of the primary reason that an overly inflated NCAA rulebook is more of a detriment to college athletics than it is a positive factor.
I’m just saying!
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