Which activity is not permissible during a dead period for a prospective student-athlete who has not committed to the institution?

During a dead period, specific restrictions are in place regarding interactions between prospective student-athletes and college coaches or representatives of the institution. The key focus of a dead period is to limit recruiting activities, particularly to ensure that prospective student-athletes are not overwhelmed by recruitment efforts and to give them a chance to focus on their academics and personal lives without the added pressure of recruitment.

Permitting a prospective student-athlete to make an official visit is not allowed during a dead period. Official visits must occur during designated times when communication and recruitment activities are permissible, which is not the case during a dead period. Thus, option A is correct because it directly violates the regulations governing recruiting activities during that specific time frame.

In contrast, speaking at an awards banquet where no prospective student-athletes are present is permissible because this activity does not involve direct recruitment and does not violate any dead period rules. Similarly, calling or emailing a prospective student-athlete could be construed as recruiting activity, but during a dead period, such communications are typically restricted unless they fall under specific exceptions as outlined by NCAA rules. However, since sending emails can often be more casual and less direct than phone calls, it may sometimes be considered permissible in limited contexts. Nonetheless, the crux of the matter