re: NCAA legality question

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What if a booster said to a 2* or 3*, "walk on and I'll pay your tuition." Essentially it gives a school another scholarship for a guy that may be raw and have a big upside. Would this be against the rules? What if it wasn't a booster... what if it was a very rich 2nd cousin that supported LSU? All it is a family member helping with tuition.

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Under most circumstances it would be illegal. Booster is a really broad term and includes a lot more people than most think. To give benefits like this you have to have a strong relationship with the prospect, e.g. like providing support for him and his family, prior to the 9th(?) grade or be a family member. While I don't know for sure, family is usually considered immediate family--2nd cousin probably wouldn't cut it.