Recruiting Slow Plays, NIL Money & Tough Recruiting Truths: What Parents Don't Know (But Should)
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
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Show: Football 360 — The Fastest 48 Minutes of Football Talk on the Planet Hosts: JP Rock & Matt Biermann Presented By:
GetOFFRD — getoffrd.com
Game Plan Strategies Consulting — gpsfootball.org
JP and Matt dig into the real questions parents and players are facing right now:
How do you know who to trust in recruiting?
What does it really mean when a school says, "We're going to wait until February"?
How are NIL dollars and "bean counters" changing quarterback recruiting?
And how in the world do you pick the right high school for your kid?
They also touch on the mental and financial stress families feel, why so many parents are "woefully ignorant" through no fault of their own, and finish with a look at Mizzou, Oklahoma, coaching rumors, and whether coaches like Eli Drinkwitz and Lane Kiffin should stay or go in this new-money era.
🔑 Key Topics Covered 1. Why GetOFFRD & Game Plan Strategies ExistGetOFFRD as a recruiting CRM for families:
Email and DM 10,000+ college coaches
Track opens, views, and follow-ups
Filter targets by realistic level (FCS, D2, high-level D2, etc.)
Game Plan Strategies as the "translator" and guide:
Decoding what coaches really mean
Helping families evaluate offers, timing, and paths
Giving parents a trusted sounding board in a confusing system
Youth and high school parents pulled in 10 different directions:
School coaches
Club/7v7 coaches
Trainers
Friends and social media
Common issues JP & Matt hear:
Coaches pushing multi-sport choices that don't help football future
Stress over which high school to pick for a high-level youth player
Obsessing over other kids' offers instead of running your own race
What it usually means when a committed kid is told:
"We're only signing a couple guys in December; you'll sign in February."
Translation:
They're likely slow-playing you while they shop the transfer portal
You're the "break glass in case of emergency" option
How JP advises families to respond and why that's often a red flag
The emotional toll on parents and players who feel blindsided
Families' common feedback:
"There's a lot of lying in this process."
Why:
Staff changes
Roster needs changing late
"We're taking 3 linebackers" suddenly becomes "We're only taking 2"
JP & Matt's role:
Explain what's happening
Help families decide if they really want to play for people who operate that way
How NIL pools are divided in real life:
Example: $17M football pool, 18% to quarterbacks
QB1, QB2, QB3, QB4 all "slotted" at different dollar amounts
What happens when:
A recruit is told he's "QB4" and finds out another QB in the same class is getting more
The tension between:
Going where you love the program vs. going where they value you financially
Why the system is absolutely a business, even at 18 years old
Things JP & Matt say you must consider:
Will your kid realistically get on the field by sophomore year?
Is it a true pipeline program or just a winning team?
Depth chart at your position
Coaching stability & track record of developing college players
Why only playing as a senior is almost a kiss of death for recruiting
How "big-name" high schools can still be the wrong fit if your kid never sees the field
Recruiting as:
Mentally draining
Financially draining
A daily roller coaster for families
Parents only get one shot at doing this right
Why having a trusted advisor changes the whole experience
Mizzou's season and the frustration at 7–4
Missed chances vs. Vanderbilt and Alabama
Rumors, board meetings, and potential contract extension for Eli Drinkwitz
Lane Kiffin, LSU, Ole Miss, and the "70M vs 90M" question
At what point do you say:
"We're paying top-dollar. What's the realistic ceiling here?"
GetOFFRD — A recruiting CRM for families; email, DM, track, and manage your entire recruiting process in one place. 🌐 getoffrd.com
Game Plan Strategies Consulting — Honest, real-world guidance for football parents and players. 🌐 gpsfootball.org
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