Fax Mean Nothing To ACC

The case of highly recruited wide receiver Markish Jones is troubling on many levels. The first troubling aspect is the ruling by the ACC. The ACC also known as "After Consulting Clemson" ruled that the first letter of intent signed by Markish Jones was the binding one even though it was not faxed to Clemson. This is ludicrous. It goes against what FSU had relied on for years.

According to FSU associate athletic director Brian Battle,"My interpretation the last 10 years is the letter of intent is binding once the institution receives the copy of the letter signed by the player and parent (or guardian) and signed letter grant in-aid with with all the information is filled out."

Jones signed a letter of intent with Clemson during a press conference at Broome High at about 9 a.m. on Feb. 7. An hour later - after speaking with FSU coaches on his cell phone - word was out that Jones instead planned to enroll at FSU. He signed a letter of intent with FSU and faxed to the coaching staff later that day.

What is also troubling is thet FSU and Dave Hart seem content on accepting this ludicrous interpretation without a fight.