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Signing Day Brings National Letter of Intent (NLI) into Focus
Watching the Under Armour and U.S. Army high school All-American football games over the past weekends served as a reminder that National Signing Day is upon us. February 3 is the day that many high...
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National Signing Day: The Law of Letters of Intent
Another National Signing Day in college football is upon us – an exciting and joyous occasion for high school student-athletes preparing to play ball at the next level. But student-athletes and their...
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The Final Word on the National Letter of Intent
National Signing Day became National Letter of Intent Week here at Connecticut Sports Law. Adding to our prior coverage of the National Letters of Intent was the perspective of four Quinnipiac School...
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CT Sports Law’s Top Story Lines of 2010 – Part I
With 2010 coming to a close, I have compiled a list of the top story lines and accompanying blog posts from the past year. Part I will list story lines 6 through 10; Part II will be posted tomorrow...
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National Signing Day and the Law
Wednesday is National Signing Day in college football: an opportunity for high school football players and universities to commit to each other. Although National Signing Day is an exciting day for...
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National Letter of Intent Signing Dates
Parents and high school student-athletes who expect to be recruited should take note of the signing dates for the National Letter of Intent (NLI). For more information, visit the NCAA’s website on the...
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Gunner Kiel Shows that Verbal Commitments are Not Binding
Gunner Kiel, the top rated pro-style quarterback in high school football, made news last week when we decided to attend the University of Notre Dame, instead of Louisiana State University. It was the...
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National Letter of Intent Should Drop Provision on Coaching Changes
When many student-athletes sign their National Letter of Intent (NLI) today, they will be become bound to an agreement that refuses to acknowledge the obvious: coaching changes have become a regular...
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Celebrate National Signing Day, But Beware of NLI
Last night, the UConn football program held its annual National Signing Day event, introducing fans to the newest Huskies. The event drew a standing room only crowd, thought to be the best turnout to...
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National Signing Day: Read Before You Sign
National Signing Day is upon us again in college football. For student-athletes signing their National Letter of Intent (NLI), the day is full of excitement. However, the NLI is undoubtedly a...
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