[OutsiderFan]

If we are going to be calling out the recruiting "Chicken Littles," then we should also acknowledge those who advocated for Summer Official Visits, when they weren't happening, as well. 

It's good that Shaw finally came around, but the only reason he did was because Covid forced his hand. I'm not sure the Chicken Littles would have been wrong had pandemic not occurred. And keep in mind, some of the same people who called for Summer Official visits, advocated for early enrollees too, several years before that also reluctantly happened.  

Of course, Shaw did go on record saying Summer Official Visits were a one time thing this year, so he can still screw it up in the future, but hopefully new information - like loading up the class before the season starts - overcomes Shaw's stubbornness and changes his mind. I totally get wanting to do what is most comfortable, and there were sound reasons to make kids visit on their own dime before committing, but times change. Adapt or die.

[OutsiderFan]

If we are going to be calling out the recruiting "Chicken Littles," then we should also acknowledge those who advocated for Summer Official Visits, when they weren't happening, as well. 

It's good that Shaw finally came around, but the only reason he did was because Covid forced his hand. I'm not sure the Chicken Littles would have been wrong had pandemic not occurred. And keep in mind, some of the same people who called for Summer Official visits, advocated for early enrollees too, several years before that also reluctantly happened.  

Of course, Shaw did go on record saying Summer Official Visits were a one time thing this year, so he can still screw it up in the future, but hopefully new information - like loading up the class before the season starts - overcomes Shaw's stubbornness and changes his mind. I totally get wanting to do what is most comfortable, and there were sound reasons to make kids visit on their own dime before committing, but times change. Adapt or die.