REALITY CHECK: Letter of Intent does not mean full ride

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Although it's nice that some people are posting Letters of Intent, keep in mind that this only means a commitment to attend a school, and NOT that much money is being given to the kid.

I'm NOT trying to take away anything from the kids who are able to play on these teams--it is nice that they are good enough to make those teams--but be careful to think they are getting a full ride.

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Although it's nice that some people are posting Letters of Intent, keep in mind that this only means a commitment to attend a school, and NOT that much money is being given to the kid.

I'm NOT trying to take away anything from the kids who are able to play on these teams--it is nice that they are good enough to make those teams--but be careful to think they are getting a full ride.

There is a football player from Oregon signing a letter of intent to be a preferred walk on.

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Although it's nice that some people are posting Letters of Intent, keep in mind that this only means a commitment to attend a school, and NOT that much money is being given to the kid.

I'm NOT trying to take away anything from the kids who are able to play on these teams--it is nice that they are good enough to make those teams--but be careful to think they are getting a full ride.

So? Did anyone say that those kids were getting full rides? And maybe those kid's parents are wealthy enough that they never worried about a scholarship. Maybe they just wanted to play soccer at the school of their choice.

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Let's put this into perspective. There are some pretty high quality soccer programs in there. I know it's fun to poke at Oregon and Oregon State, but I guarantee you that those two schools probably get a few hundred emails before every showcase tournament from girls who want to go there. Maybe more. And they generally end up with 5-8 commits. And remember, this is the Pac 12, so even if they aren't at the top of the conference, you are still playing against some of the best teams in the country and some of the best collegiate players in the country.

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There is a football player from Oregon signing a letter of intent to be a preferred walk on.

There is no letter of intent for anyone not getting some kind of money. It could be as small as just books but a letter of intent is an arrangement of money. It doesn't even mean the student has been accepted to the school yet.

Preferred walk ons are often given a ceremonial paper to sign, (sometimes D3 kids too) but it is not the same as a letter of intent.

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There is no letter of intent for anyone not getting some kind of money. It could be as small as just books but a letter of intent is an arrangement of money. It doesn't even mean the student has been accepted to the school yet.

Preferred walk ons are often given a ceremonial paper to sign, (sometimes D3 kids too) but it is not the same as a letter of intent.

Ok Mr. Collet Recruiting Expert.

Khaylub Thompson

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Ok Mr. Collet Recruiting Expert.

Khaylub Thompson

I actually do know about this.

Its awesome for him and colleges depend a lot on their walk ons! However, if there is 0 money attached then there is NO NLI. Like I said, they can have something different for him to sign at the ceremony. (and only he would know). If you need more help with this there are lots of web sites.


http://www.athleticscholarships.net/...-of-intent.htm

You Do Not Sign an NLI as a Walk-on or Recruited Walk-on

You will only be signing an NLI and an athletic aid agreement if you will be receiving a scholarship from the university. If you are planning on walking-on or are known as a recruited walk-on you will not sign an NLI.

[Marbull]

There is a football player from Oregon signing a letter of intent to be a preferred walk on.

Marcus Mariotta's lil brother.

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Marcus Mariotta's lil brother.

well he is getting money so he will sign a true NLI

[Unregistered]

well he is getting money so he will sign a true NLI

And you know this because....

[Marbull]

well he is getting money so he will sign a true NLI

Im guessing he's smart. He will receive academic aid, forego the athletic funds for someone else that maybe more deserving and be a true walk on.

[Unregistered]

Im guessing he's smart. He will receive academic aid, forego the athletic funds for someone else that maybe more deserving and be a true walk on.

I agree

[Unregistered]

An NLI means that the school is granting some athletic based aid. It's an agreement that comes with some rather one sided limitations in favor of the school. Like restrictions on transferring etc. In some sports (football and basketball on the men's side, and I think volleyball and basketball on the women's), it does mean a full ride. Soccer isn't one of those sports. D1 gets 14 for women and 9.9 for men. D2 gets 9.9 for women and 9 for men.

If interested, here's a site with some basic information.

http://www.scholarshipstats.com/soccer.html

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An NLI means that the school is granting some athletic based aid. It's an agreement that comes with some rather one sided limitations in favor of the school. Like restrictions on transferring etc. In some sports (football and basketball on the men's side, and I think volleyball and basketball on the women's), it does mean a full ride. Soccer isn't one of those sports. D1 gets 14 for women and 9.9 for men. D2 gets 9.9 for women and 9 for men.

If interested, here's a site with some basic information.

http://www.scholarshipstats.com/soccer.html

You mean "doesn't" mean full ride.

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And you know this because....

Sorry, I said it backwards. Reports say he will be signing an NLI which means even if its a buck he is getting athletic based money. Other reports say he is walking on. It maybe that his academic package is better than the athletic one. A few colleges only allow you to take athletic money or academic money but not both. I do not know what the policy is at Oregon.