How to Find Information on College Football Recruiting

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Like fantasy football for the NFL, college football recruiting has become an entity of its own. Passionate fans comb over every bit of information to see where all the "blue chip" high school stars are going to college. Learning how to find information about college football recruiting provides a connection between fans and their team(s) during the long off season.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Step1

Read magazines such as Sport Illustrated, Sporting News and Street and Smiths. All have web sites where basic information can be accessed at no charge. You can find more by doing an online search for "sports magazines."

Step2

Check out newsletters from recruiting services and sports gurus, such as "Super Prep" and Max Emfinger's "The Insider." You can find more resources by doing an online search for "newsletters from college football recruiting services."

Step3

Pick up college-specific publications, such as "Gator Bait" for the University of Florida. These are sports newsletters and every institution of higher learning has one, either online or off or both. Some require registration only, some are free and others require registration and a small membership fee for access to more detailed information

Step4

Review the general college newsletter from time to time. It might also have occasional general information about specific recruits. Check the internet for a directory of college and university newsletters, find the one for your team and sign up to receive it by regular mail or email

Step5

Visit online book stores and look for titles like "Meat Market; Inside the World of College Recruiting" and "Bowls, Polls, and Tattered Souls; the Chaos and Controversy of College Football." Most online stores have used copies available for substantial discounts over the price of a new book.

Tips & Warnings

Patience is key when following recruitment because ultimately, some prospects will change their mind at the last minute and go somewhere other than where you thought they would go.