Official visits

This thread entertains a relevant question in today’s fast world: what is the point of “official” visits to colleges anymore?

Girls are being pressured to sign with a school after the July recruiting period prior to their senior year. To wit, we’ve already witnessed several signings in the last two weeks. These days, by the time the November first signing date rolls around, many have already inked it with a school.

One of the first posters on this thread says players need to slow down, and I have to agree. The pace is out of control.