The invitation wasn't the problem. The problem COULD be if an unsigned recruit came on here and announced, then interacted with those here, most of whom are considered USF athletics representatives. All I said was that he should maybe check with someone to make sure it wouldn't be a problem. From the Bulls Club website http://www.mybullscl...hould-know.aspx :
What are the general rules regarding recruiting and boosters?
Boosters are prohibited from involvement in recruiting prospective student-athletes. A prospective student-athlete is anyone who has started seventh grade classes for men's basketball, or ninth grade classes for all other sports. Boosters should contact USF Athletics staff about any questions in this regard, and refrain from attempting to contact any prospect or to influence his or her decision to attend USF. Such contact includes activity on Facebook or other social networking sites.
Please contact the USF Athletics Compliance staff with any questions about rules governing booster contact with prospective or current student-athletes and their family and friends:
Steve Horton, Associate Athletics Director: (813) 974-6858 Horton@usf.edu Rick Stumpf, Assistant Athletics Director, Compliance: (813) 974-4061 RStumpf@usf.edu
If that is the case then yes it would seem that scout, rivals, espn, 247, maxprep and all other sites can be a conduit for illegal contact. Maybe it only applies to those sites affiliated with schools. I guess its better to be safe than sorry. Does it matter of the kid has verbally committed or signed a L O I .
if the kid signed a LOI or is enrolled early then yes contact is permitted but just committed is under the same rule