Yesterday was just the beginning of learning about the NCAA guidelines and today I am looking at a more in depth view. I have realized how easy it can be for teams to stumble on regulations because there are so many of them but every team wants to try to keep an edge over the other when recruiting student athletes. Know that I am more involved, I also have to be careful on some of my interactions and I am no longer allowed to attend any high school games at all. I found it interesting because I used to watch local players and went as a fan of the game but now it is conflict of interest. I also have many friends who are coaches around the state and my communication with them has to be carefully monitored and kept strictly on a friendship basis and not involving any of their student athletes. It is also very comforting going through this process with an athlete I recruited while I was a General Manager for an Arena/Indoor Organization. Chris Rutledge was named the offensive line graduate assistant which is a drastic step in his career because he just started coaching 6 months ago. Chris played at the University of Miami and had opportunities in the NFL and CFL. He has a great football mind and I know he will do a great job and earn the respect from all his colleagues. The days have been very long this week but I enjoy them because I do not feel like I am working when I am involved in football. I truly love this game and looking forward to my next days on campus. The first game is away at Tulsa and this is the time to begin to prepare for the season and opening game. I got to write some more letters to recruits today which included some inspirational quotes as well as my touch of motivation to do well on the field but also in the classroom. I have seen some paperwork enter our office from recruits that do not meet the grade point average or are borderline which can stir FAU from spending time trying to recruit them.
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AuthorMy day to day experience with FAU Football from my perspective by Feddy Azofeifa. Archives
November 2015
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