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    When is National Signing Day for college football traditionally held?

    • Second Wednesday of February
    • First Wednesday of February
    • Third Wednesday of February
    • Last Wednesday of February
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Welcome to the National Signing Day Quiz! This quiz is not just a test but a celebration of the history, significance, and unforgettable moments of National Signing Day. Whether you’re a die-hard sports enthusiast, a high school athlete, or a trivia buff, this quiz promises to be an engaging and enlightening experience. Get ready to tackle questions ranging from the origins of this tradition to the most memorable signings in history.

So, step onto the field and take the National Signing Day Quiz. It’s time to celebrate the day that has become a milestone in the lives of young athletes across the nation. Enjoy the quiz, and learn something new! Remember, every participant is a star in their own right. Let’s celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship and the joy of signing!

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  • 2. 

    In what year did the NCAA Division I Council reinstate an early signing period in football?

    • 2017

    • 2016

    • 2015

    • 2018

    Correct Answer
    A. 2017
    Explanation
    The NCAA Division I Council reinstated an early signing period in football in the year 2017, effective for the 2017–18 school year. This early signing period allows high school recruits to sign with their college football teams during the first three days of the current early signing window for junior college players.

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  • 3. 

    Before 1981, which conferences held conference signing days in December?

    • Big Eight and Southwest Conferences

    • Pacific-12 Conference (Pac-12)

    • Big Ten Conference

    • Southeastern Conference (SEC)

    Correct Answer
    A. Big Eight and Southwest Conferences
    Explanation
    Before 1981, the Big Eight and Southwest Conferences held conference signing days in December. Recruits in these conferences had to sign both conference and national letters-of-intent, and the conference letters-of-intent restricted a recruit to signing with only one school in a conference.

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  • 4. 

    What was the resolution proposed by the College Football Association in 1980?

    • Establish conference signing days

    • Eliminate conference signing days

    • Add more conference signing days

    • Merge conference signing days with National Signing Day

    Correct Answer
    A. Eliminate conference signing days
    Explanation
    In 1980, the College Football Association proposed a resolution to eliminate conference signing days during their convention. The resolution aimed to replace conference signing days with a singular National Signing Day, which was implemented in 1981. This change allowed recruits more flexibility in signing with schools.

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  • 5. 

    When did college football's National Signing Day traditionally take place until 1981?

    • Second Saturday in December

    • First Wednesday in February

    • Last Friday in November

    • Third Thursday in October

    Correct Answer
    A. Second Saturday in December
    Explanation
    Until 1981, college football's National Signing Day traditionally took place on the second Saturday in December. During this time, recruits had to sign both conference and national letters-of-intent if their school was in the Big Eight or Southwest Conferences.

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  • 6. 

    How many National Signing Days does college football have as of 2017?

    • One

    • Two

    • Three

    • Four

    Correct Answer
    A. Two
    Explanation
    As of 2017, college football has two National Signing Days. The traditional National Signing Day is on the first Wednesday of February. Additionally, there is an early signing period during the third week of December, providing recruits the option to sign over a month before the regular signing period.

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  • 7. 

    What was the original name for the resolution proposed by the College Football Association in 1980?

    • Singular Signing Day

    • National Signing Day

    • Quick Sign Day

    • Conference  Signing Day

    Correct Answer
    A. Singular Signing Day
    Explanation
    The resolution proposed by the College Football Association in 1980 aimed to establish a singular signing day, which became known as National Signing Day. This change eliminated the previous system of conference signing days, allowing recruits more flexibility in choosing schools.

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    What did the conference letters-of-intent restrict a recruit to before 1981?

    • Signing with multiple schools in a conference

    • Signing with any school in the NCAA

    • Signing with only one school in a conference

    • Signing with any school outside the conference

    Correct Answer
    A. Signing with only one school in a conference
    Explanation
    Before 1981, the conference letters-of-intent restricted a recruit to signing with only one school in a conference. However, recruits were unrestricted in signing with a school outside of the conference using the national letters-of-intent.

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  • 9. 

    In which month and year did the NCAA Division I Council vote to reinstate an early signing period in football?

    • May 2017

    • December 2017

    • August 2017

    • March 2017

    Correct Answer
    A. May 2017
    Explanation
    The NCAA Division I Council voted to reinstate an early signing period in football in May 2017. This decision was effective for the 2017–18 school year, allowing high school recruits to sign with their college football teams during the first three days of the current early signing window for junior college players.

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  • 10. 

    Which organization approved the new NCAA rule to reinstate an early signing period in football?

    • NCAA Division II Council

    • Collegiate Commissioners Association

    • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

    • College Football Association

    Correct Answer
    A. Collegiate Commissioners Association
    Explanation
    The Collegiate Commissioners Association approved the new NCAA rule to reinstate an early signing period in football in May 2017. This decision allowed high school recruits to sign with their college football teams during the first three days of the current early signing window for junior college players.

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