DI Dead Period Could Be Extended

RTS has learned from sources with direct knowledge of the situation that NCAA has had serious discussions on extending the current Dead Period for Division I to December 1 due to the ongoing issues with the COVID-19 Pandemic. In the last few days some administrators have met with coaching staffs to inform and prepare them of the possibility. If the Dead Period is extended, much like the summer, this would wipe out fall recruiting for DI institutes per the softball recruiting calendar.