An NCAA “dead period” means college coaches are not allowed in-person contact with prospective recruits either on or off campus.
The COVID-19 pandemic has given that dead period an extended life of its own.
The NCAA’s recent decision to lengthen the dead period that went into effect in mid March through July has left college coaches to make additional adjustments.
ISU football coach Brock Spack believes the path taken by his coaching staff has served the Redbirds well.
“We were the first to cancel our camps among the FCS schools in Illinois. I didn’t think the health professionals would allow us to do that,” Spack said.