Interested in College Football Recruiting? Here are some links towards understanding the NCAA rules that coaches labor under.
First off is the recruiting calendar. It gives the dates that contacts can be made with the athlete.
Definitions of terms found in the calendar such as "quiet period" and the like can be found here.
If you're would really like to delve into NCAA regs, the 18-page coaches manual is available here (PDF).
Letter of intent day is coming in February!