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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostSo have a pen in their hand in a picture is the problem? Sounds ridiculously childish to care about something like that.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostNLI signing day should be reserved for athletes actually signing an NLI. It's a legally binding contract and represents a commitment on behalf of the student athlete and the educational institution. The ritual of having ALL college bound athletes celebrated on NLI signing day, epitomizes the "everyone gets a trophy" culture.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostI believe if no aid, then really a guaranteed walk on spot. Or parents can afford to pay fullly. Remember, they need practice players as well. Playing sports in college is a great accomplishment, regardless of level; Parents & friends should be proud.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View Postas another said above there are D1 and D2 athletes not receiving any monies that participate in these posed pictures also. The kids, high schools and club want to celebrate their athletes as they should. I've no issue with it. I agree it's the parents who get their panties in a bunch most of the time.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostI don't get my "panties in a bunch" over it and I don't care what Division athletics a kid plans to pursue in college, It just doesn't make sense to me to have kids who are not signing an NLI, pretend that they are signing an NLI and pose for a pic on NLI signing day.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostSo don't put a pen in their hands Problem solved. Just take a picture saying "these athletes are playing in college."
I don't have any problem with celebrating. I do have a problem with anyone that intentionally misleads to outright lies. Don't even know why this is a question.
I nor other posters are "petty" for calling out this deception. The parents (and I do believe it's parents) that either a) thrust their kids into an event that doesn't apply to them, or b) posture for the unknowing that their kid is "signing" are far more guilty of being petty.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostYes!
I don't have any problem with celebrating. I do have a problem with anyone that intentionally misleads to outright lies. Don't even know why this is a question.
I nor other posters are "petty" for calling out this deception. The parents (and I do believe it's parents) that either a) thrust their kids into an event that doesn't apply to them, or b) posture for the unknowing that their kid is "signing" are far more guilty of being petty.
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Know of one wealthy player who received a $200 scholarship who committed to a very good t50 school last year. Players and parents were talking about this last year because it appears the scholarship was given just so this player could sign an NLI. To me that would be the bigger lie. With rosters expanding due to financial woes of colleges, look for a lot of players to fake sign NLIs. To say a kid earned a "spot" is a joke in light of the college admissions scandal. So many coaches are going to offer full paying students "spots" because the school as directed them to do so. If a player wants to announce their commitment with a party or what not, do it. But why have them pretend to sign something on the day designated as a day kids sign an actual contract? Isn't this the everyone gets a participation trophy mentality?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostKnow of one wealthy player who received a $200 scholarship who committed to a very good t50 school last year. Players and parents were talking about this last year because it appears the scholarship was given just so this player could sign an NLI. To me that would be the bigger lie. With rosters expanding due to financial woes of colleges, look for a lot of players to fake sign NLIs. To say a kid earned a "spot" is a joke in light of the college admissions scandal. So many coaches are going to offer full paying students "spots" because the school as directed them to do so. If a player wants to announce their commitment with a party or what not, do it. But why have them pretend to sign something on the day designated as a day kids sign an actual contract? Isn't this the everyone gets a participation trophy mentality?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostAbsolutely...just not on NLI signing day.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostKnow of one wealthy player who received a $200 scholarship who committed to a very good t50 school last year. Players and parents were talking about this last year because it appears the scholarship was given just so this player could sign an NLI. To me that would be the bigger lie. With rosters expanding due to financial woes of colleges, look for a lot of players to fake sign NLIs. To say a kid earned a "spot" is a joke in light of the college admissions scandal. So many coaches are going to offer full paying students "spots" because the school as directed them to do so. If a player wants to announce their commitment with a party or what not, do it. But why have them pretend to sign something on the day designated as a day kids sign an actual contract? Isn't this the everyone gets a participation trophy mentality?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostHow could this possibly bother you? I am amazed every year how many parents get their panties in a bunch over this stuff. Life is short. Take a deep breath and move on. It’s really not a big deal. You are shallow and childish to bitch about this.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostWhy not? Literally no one but other athletes know it's signing day. The grandparents don't know or care. The people who get the local paper don't care. Don't have kids pose with pen/fake letter, wear their gear, take a picture.
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