RECRUITING FORUM RULES - EVERYONE READ BEFORE POSTING

osugrad21 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-12-2005, 12:53 PM

This is the only forum on this site where we ask posters to follow a few simple rules. These rules are in place due to the frequent visits from parents, coaches, and the players themselves. Therefore it is imperative that we respect these visitors and portray the site in a positive light.

1) No Cursing on the Recruiting Forum...of any form or degree.

2) Absolutely No bashing of a recruit...regardless of his choices, we will not partake in the bashing of a 17 year old kid.

3) Do not post Premium Info from other sites...summaries with a link are as far as we can legally go. Do not Cut and Paste from Scout/Rivals even if the article is free. Summarize and link just to be safe.

4) Don't hijack a player's thread...if you feel the subject matter moving away from the player, you are only causing the Mods more work. This forum is about the kids first...

5) Do not try to contact or influence a recruit on this board. While it is acceptable to relate the strengths of the Ohio State University in a general way, please do not cross the line and start begging, pleading, cajoling, etc. recruits to become Buckeyes. Not only is such conduct often counterproductive (the school and the football program should be able to "sell" themselves, and the coaching staff doesn't really need your help), it could also be a violation of NCAA recruiting rules. All "open letters" to recruits will be deleted. Simply, if you tell a recruit he needs to be a Buckeye because of X, Y, and Z...you are crossing the line.

6) Negativity about a recruit, although not bashing the player, needs to be handled with care. There is not a problem with stating feelings about a recruit's possibilities of going elsewhere. However, please make sure that the post fits into the flow of conversation. Opinions will vary following various updates and are welcome in the forums. This, however, does not mean a poster should make a definite proclamation out of the blue or consistently interject their negative thoughts over and over. If you are convinced of a player going elsewhere and are not involved in the updates being provided, simply read the thread and pass on the posting.

7) Please don't post things like "Anything new?" or "Anyone hearing anything?" or any variation of the sort. When info or news is available, we will post it.

Usually, these problems are handled by edits and simple PMs. However, if you continue to disregard these simple rules, the Warning System will have to be used.

If you have any questions or concerns, PM one of the Mods or Admins for clarification.

MililaniBuckeye · #2 (**permalink**) 01-12-2005, 12:58 PM

And Luca and Mili will be watching...

...and LJB

...and Highstreet and WadC45

osugrad21 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-06-2005, 03:58 PM

Guys, we appreciate any help that is offered in terms of summaries we miss or new prospects. However, if you want to start a new thread, please follow the Prospect Form we have been using (shown below). Also, please make sure that tOSU has interest in this player. Plenty of players will list tOSU, but that interest will not always be returned. Start the threads, but don't take offense if we move them to the Reference Locker until more information becomes available.

Picture
Link to profile page (Rivals is preferred then Scout/Insiders)
High School
Location
Position(s)
Height
Weight
40 time
Bench Press
Squat
Vertical
GPA
SAT/ACT

osugrad21 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-14-2005, 02:43 PM

Gentleman, first and foremost, everyone is welcome on BP. However, many of you need to realize this is a tOSU forum. There will be comments concerning other schools...especially TSUN. You are free to debate and defend as much as you desire...except in the recruiting forum.

Promoting another school is not going to be tolerated in these forums. You can provide news, updates, summaries, etc...but we do not allow open letters from BP members to players and we certainly do not allow other fans to come on these boards and trash tOSU.

I'm preaching to the choir mostly here as the regulars among the visiting fans have always shown respect, but a recent influx has crossed the line one too many times.

Please remember where you are...or you will not be here long.

osugrad21 · #5 (**permalink**) 11-30-2005, 07:11 AM

As various lists become available (Rankings, All-State honors, etc.), please post the entire list or a link, if it is on a premium service, in one thread instead of individual threads that will flood the board with redundant news.