[EKUAlum05]

Pretty simple .. One says the card was given to a kid , Paintsvlle people say the card was given to a parent, either one is a violation and should be addressed

Once again... I have to play Devil's Advocate so this isn't taken off the rails.... but giving a business card to either a player or parent is not a recruiting violation in itself and cannot be proven as such.

A business card, on it's own, is simply a way to reach a person. If handing out business cards is illegal then Lord help any coach who ever throws his card in the bucket at a restaurant to win a free meal.

What makes it a recruiting violation is what can be proven that goes along with the interaction.

If Coach ______ hands his business card to a local parent or student because they want to get advice on training and conditioning. NOT A VIOLATION

If Coach ___________ hands his card because they go to church together and want to organize a Bible Study. NOT A VIOLATION.

If Coach ____________ hands his card because he is asking them to transfer. THIS IS A VIOLATION.

In the case of the violation though it will be impossible to prove unless there is some other evidence to link the card to the act being accused. A text message, email, direct message, voice mail, etc... BUT THE CARD ALONE IS NOT PROOF UNTIL FURTHER EVIDENCE IS GIVEN

Now dont get me wrong or view this as covering up... we all know why this card was given most likely... but let's not think this is OJ's missing knife here.. it is simply a business card with someones personal story until more concrete evidence is provided.