Eifert's recruiting tweet draws attention

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Notre Dame football: Eifert's recruiting tweet draws attention - southbendtribune.com

By BOB WIENEKE
South Bend Tribune Staff Writer
1:13 p.m. EST, March 3, 2012

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Eifert Friday night tweeted this: "Big recruiting day tomorrow here at ND. Looking forward to meeting and hangin with 5 star Fort Wayne native @JaeeSmiff9ENT."

And the big deal is?

Eifert was referring to ND recruiting target Jaylon Smith, a talented junior outside linebacker/defensive end from Fort Wayne, Eifert's hometown. Smith, who plays at Bishop Luers High School, made an unofficial visit to Notre Dame on Saturday.

The problem is that a school's administrators, coaches or players are prohibited by the NCAA from publicizing a prospect's visit. Bylaw 13.10.5 says so.

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The matter in all likelihood falls under the category of a secondary, minor violation, and does not affect Smith's recruitment, nor is it expected to cause any problems for Eifert.

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Brian Hardin acknowledged its been fowarded to the ND Compliance Office.