NCAA 2027 Commits

[flappergirl]

I don't follow NCAA at all, but have popped into some of these commitment threads. I didn't realize at first they were just during visits and not for signing. Some of the photos seem weird for me for someone who hasn't yet signed (all of the throne photos; but those are just weird to me to begin with).

Yes, a lot of the NCAA culture rubs me the wrong way.

 

[BB12]

Does anyone else find the involved official visit photo shoots to be a lot for recruitment? I know everyone does it but it just always strikes me as so over-the-top.

In the age of social media, it's a good tool so the recruits have something to post when the are announced and helps them envision themselves as part of the team.

The entire visit is over the top so it's just a fit of fun alongside it all.

 

[irichluck21]

It also helps market the school to future recruits.

 

[RichardL]

Yeah, I think it can seem over the top in isolation, but it's very much in keeping with social media culture and how to hype up an accomplishment. Committing to a major NCAA team is a huge goal that these gymnasts have worked their entire lives for! But I get how it's easy to see it all as quite silly lol.

 

[You’re Welcome]

Those girls worked their asses off. They deserve to celebrate