florange44
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I am familiar with a 5 star DE who is still uncommitted at this point. Nick Saban landed at his school in a helicopter last week. We were playing his team last night in basketball ( he plays both sports). He was not there and when I inquired where he was, the coaches said he was in Paris! He had a "friend" who asked him what he wanted and his desire was a trip to Paris, so he paid for it.
I have no idea if this "friend" is a booster of some school or a local or future agent who expects to gain favor and capitalize later.
I've suspected things like this were happening but this is the first time I've seen it up close (sort of). Sure is a lot of opportunity for cheating in this scenario.
One other point: i suspect basketball recruiting is even worse given that 1 player can make a huge difference and the NBA contracts are larger.
Florange44
I have no idea if this "friend" is a booster of some school or a local or future agent who expects to gain favor and capitalize later.
I've suspected things like this were happening but this is the first time I've seen it up close (sort of). Sure is a lot of opportunity for cheating in this scenario.
One other point: i suspect basketball recruiting is even worse given that 1 player can make a huge difference and the NBA contracts are larger.
Florange44