re: Old Man Nick on 1 time transfer rule.

This rule also helps the best teams in high school recruiting.

In the past, a guy looking at going to Alabama who sees several five stars already at his position, may decide to commit elsewhere because he doesn't want to get buried on the depth chart for 3 years.

Now, why not try to compete at Bama and if it doesn't work out, use your transfer?

I don't think it's a coincidence that we seem to hear every year now - "This number 1 recruiting class is the best of all time"