The electric atmosphere of National Signing Day transforms high school gyms across America into celebration venues as student-athletes make their college commitments official. But behind each signed letter of intent lies a complex journey of determination, strategic planning, and the critical need for proper exposure. “The recruitment landscape has evolved dramatically,” says Bill Prentice, recruitment…

In the high-stakes world of college football recruiting, timing is everything. The NCAA’s recruiting calendar serves as a carefully orchestrated symphony, with periods of intense activity balanced by strategic pauses known as “dead periods” or “blackout periods.” These crucial intervals shape the future of college football programs and the destinies of aspiring student-athletes across the…