Ivies push ban on messaging recruits
Basketball guard Chris Andrews ’09, a heavily recruited athlete, spent much of his senior in high school fielding contacts from colleges looking to attract him to their sports programs. One of his most aggressive recruiters was American University, which courted him with dozens of text messages.
“American University wants you. We want you to be our point guard in the future,” read a typical message, Andrews said.
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