Texas A&M will not hold traditional spring football game in 2014, 2015

[TexasTowelie]

In a Friday press release, Texas A&M announced that a traditional spring football game will not be held in 2014 or 2015 due to the ongoing construction of Kyle Field.

While it seems an off-campus game was considered, A&M coaches and players are not allowed to meet with or talk to potential recruits off-campus.

“After careful consideration and in consultation with Coach Sumlin and the football coaching staff, we have decided not to play a traditional spring football game this year or next as Kyle Field is being redeveloped,” Texas A&M Director of Athletics Eric Hyman said. “We appreciate the cooperation of the SEC office in considering a waiver to play a spring game off campus, but other factors including NCAA rules and regulations regarding contact with prospective student-athletes also played into our final decision.”

The game could not be held at a high school, college-preparatory school or two-year college because the university could not provide complimentary admission to recruits or their coaches because the game is not a regular-season event and would be held outside of a 30-mile radius of the A&M campus.

More at http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/02/texas-am-will-not-hold-traditional-spring-football-games-in-2014-or-2015.html/ .

[Ilsa]

1. Smart move. nt