Countdown to Signing Day gives a complete look at UVa’s 2007 football recruiting class, from what they have done so far (21 commitments, a high national rank) to what they will do in the next few months. The contact period began this past Sunday, so the coaches are on the road recruiting. Coaches can make in-home visits during this period, which marks the stretch run in recruiting.

Signing Day: February 7, 2007
Calendar: November 26th marked the beginning of the Contact period. During this period, coaches can make in-home visits to recruits. Here is the definition per NCAA.org…

Contact period: November 26, 2006, through February 3, 2007.
Six in-person off-campus contacts per prospective student-athlete shall be permitted during this time period with not more than one permitted in any one calendar week (Sunday through Saturday) or partial calendar week.

There are exceptions. December 17, January 5-7, January 12-13 and February 4 are Quiet periods. December 18-January 4, January 8-11 and February 5-8 are Dead periods.
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