JACKSON – Below is an official statement from MACJC Commissioner Steve Martin that was released Thursday afternoon, regarding the extension of the current recruiting dead period:

Prior to the recent announcement by the NJCAA of lifting its recruiting restrictions nationally on Friday, May 15, the Presidents of the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) approved a recommendation by the Athletic Directors at all 15 community colleges to extend the dead period restricting in-person recruiting both on and off campus until May 31st.

"This decision was made with the safety of all our campus communities in mind along with the health and well-being of our prospects and their families and coaches being a top priority, and I fully support the decision, Commissioner Steve Martin said. "Many of our campuses are scheduled to remain closed to the public through the month of May and this ruling to extend the recruiting restrictions until May 31st is consistent with that schedule."

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