To build a consistent winner, Kansas Football coach David Beaty needs players. Recruiting players is never ending for everyone and may impact a player’s school work.
Since National Signing Day in February, it’s been fun watching and reading the work David Beaty and his Kansas football staff are doing to bring in the best talent possible.
North. South. East. West. And everything in between.
— David Beaty (@beaty_david) April 24, 2017
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In a few months, the world of college football recruiting will experience a big change.
There are many unanswered questions on whether the change is good for coaches or students.
The three-month period begins in April. During that time, Beaty, his staff and Kansas academic officials will have a lot of extra work to do. It is also added pressure on students.
That time of year is a busy time in the classroom for high school students.
Under the direction of retiring Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little, the University of Kansas recently adjusted academic admission standards. I thought that was a good move.
Academic eligibility requirements for athletes also changed a couple of years ago. The NCAA wants high school students ahead of the academic curve before their senior year. That is a good idea. However, it is not an easy requirement for some student athletes.
The junior year of high school is typically demanding academically. I think it is the most important year of high school.
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Teachers and coaches know there are times when a student may need time to take an additional class or take one again to get a better grade.
We know the impact a high school history class had on Kansas basketball star Frank Mason.
There is little argument on importance of a student’s junior year in the classroom.
Now we are adding official football visits. It is too much? What is the NCAA thinking? I think it is a mistake.