Playing and learning

Yesterday was the first day that the National Letter of Intent could be signed for those who wish to play football on the college level. I have been seeing this for years in various sports, especially with high profile players who wish to get a scholarship to continue their education and play football, as well. The National Letter of Intent program was started in 1964, with only a few schools participating. One of the requirements of the program is that the student athletes have to stay on campus and enrolled in classes for one school year, or if an athlete decides to attend a Junior/Community College, they have to graduate in two years. If they decide to transfer schools, they must sit out one year to regain eligibility. This is where you hear the term "Redshirt", as in "Redshirt Sophomore," or "Redshirt Senior" if a fifth year is needed to finish the college degree. If you are/were a student athlete, what was your experience like with the NLI? For all those thinking about signing, what are you most looking forward to?