Craig Roh
September 12th, 2008 at 8:22 AM ^
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On an official visit, the school can pay for the prospect's plane ticket (including a parent/guardian/sibling/coach), food, etc.
That's about the only difference. They can get tours, get on the field, etc. on unofficial visits.
September 12th, 2008 at 12:37 PM ^
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September 12th, 2008 at 10:13 AM ^
It almost certainly isn't his last visit to his top-5, as he made the comment that when he visited Michigan (for the Utah game) it was the first Division I football game he had ever attended.
September 12th, 2008 at 10:18 AM ^
This gives a pretty solid breakdown of official vs. unofficial:
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2007/06/18/visits.html
Essentially, the difference is funding. On an official visit, the school pays for transportation, lodging, meals, and "reasonable" entertainment exepenses (Colorado proved that this does not include hookers). you can only take 5.
Unofficial visits are unlimited, but the school can, at most, only provide complimentary tickets to three University sporting events. No meals, lodging, transportation, or "entertainment".
September 12th, 2008 at 10:33 AM ^
"(Colorado proved that this does not include hookers)."
I'm still confused why 17 year old athletes needed to have someone pay for sex for them. Maybe Antonio Henton as OSU can explain.
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