Southeastern Conference football coaches voted 9-3 last month in favor of asking their league to support an early signing period for late November, similar to a system used in basketball. The coaches presented their case to SEC athletic directors to be considered as national legislation.
Joe Paterno said he didnt like the early signing period but he would change some things about when you can talk to kids and when you cant.
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