The choice to enroll early in college
is an easy one to the casual observer.
If a high school prospect makes his
college commitment early enough,
enrolling at the school of his choice
in January provides the opportunity
to get acclimated to the college expe-
rience when he normally would be
finishing up his senior year. Adjust-
ing to the academic rigors of being a
student-athlete — in addition to go-
ing through offseason workouts and
spring practice with the team — can
prepare a young player to contribute
early in his college career.
The choice isn't always so easy for
those high school prospects faced
with the decision. They forfeit the
opportunity to participate in a Na-
tional Signing Day ceremony with
MASON COLE ENROLLS EARLY, BUT
STILL GETS SENIOR EXPERIENCE
Cole is listed by Rivals.com as a four-star prospect, the No. 6 offensive tackle in the land
and the No. 92 overall recruit in the country.
PHOTO BY TIM SULLIVAN