Booster Issues and Social Media

[rjl]

I didn't ReTweet Oshon when he tweeted me, or reply back simply because I do not know my status to relating to being a booster or not. I really wish I got a response from the Athletic Department when I emailed them about what I would be classified as.

I do not want Oshon to think I am giving him the cold shoulder, but at the same time I'm taking the safe road by not replying back as I do not know the ramifications of talking to him based on my unknown status at this time.

If anyone who has ever bought a ticket to a Wichita State athletic event can be classified as a "booster," then the operator of two of the two prominent websites devoted to Wichita State athletics can certainly be classified as a booster.

[_kai_]

If anyone who has ever bought a ticket to a Wichita State athletic event can be classified as a "booster," then the operator of two of the two prominent websites devoted to Wichita State athletics can certainly be classified as a booster.

I'm hoping that since I own these 2 websites, I can somehow be exempt from a booster status and be classified as media. I do think that is a long shot though. And thus I stay quiet on Twitter when a recruit tweets me.

I did hear back from someone at the AD today regarding my questions. I sent a follow up email. We'll see.

[RoyalShock]

I've seen numerous independent, run-by-fans websites that interview unsigned recruits all the time. There is clearly an exception in there somewhere.

[The Mad Hatter]

I've seen numerous independent, run-by-fans websites that interview unsigned recruits all the time. There is clearly an exception in there somewhere.

See for instance http://www.nationofblue.com/ the Kentucky fan site that repeatedly interviewed Perry Ellis.

[_kai_]

You also give the benefit of the doubt that those sites are ran by college graduates... ;)

[tropicalshox]

I've seen numerous independent, run-by-fans websites that interview unsigned recruits all the time. There is clearly an exception in there somewhere.

I had the same thought but was to lazy to find an example like @The Mad Hatter: did. It will be interesting on what the AD department says. I bet they say no, even though I think it's probably OK since it's being done by others and nobody is complaining or getting in trouble.

[SubGod22]

Based on the sites run by @_kai_: he would almost definitely fall into the media category and wouldn't have any issues talking to or interviewing recruits. Responding to a question also wouldn't be an issue.

[Good News]

Several years ago, I looked into the matter and was surprised at how broad the definition of "booster" was. I didn't search very long today, but perhaps this might shed some light on some of the open questions:

http://ncaacompliance.nd.edu/boosters.shtml#definition

[RoyalShock]

I think if you drive south-bound down Hillside and turn your head more than 5 degrees to the left, the NCAA considers you a booster.

[shock]

Sooo... Season ticket holders are boosters. Are their children?

[pogo]

Sooo... Season ticket holders are boosters. Are their children?

The children are not boosters but do sit in BOOSTER chairs. Sometimes its just too easy.

[Metalkatz]

Didnt Kai interview and speak with Fonda Ellis? I know that its not the recruit itself, but isn't that close enough? "boosters" surely cannot be talking to their parents if they cant talk to the actual kid can they?

[SubGod22]

Pretty sure with the sites Kai runs that he could easily be labled as media and then the booster rule doesn't apply here.

[Kung Wu]

The children are not boosters but do sit in BOOSTER chairs. Sometimes its just too easy.

Hahaha