Is this the last hurrah for National Signing Day?

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By most accounts — as long as the NCAA passes a series of recruiting reforms in April — Wednesday will be the last big football National Signing Day spectacle as we know it.

The major school signing events and all-day television National Signing Day bonanzas will be split in two, thus defraying all the hoopla.

If things go as planned, most 4- and 5-star kids will sign during an early period, in the middle of December, just like top basketball recruits largely sign in November.

Here are the three biggest reforms on the table. After speaking with a number of high school coaches, here are three pros and three cons for the high school football player.

Proposal 1 - Two signing dates
Early (mid-December) and official (still first Wednesday in February).

Pros
1. Can secure the deal sooner.

2. Can focus more on the high school season, particularly postseason.

3. Enjoy the holidays with future secured.

Cons
1. Scholarship offers largely gone for late bloomer.

2. No options if college coach is fired after early signing period.

3. Less lights, cameras and action. Proposal 2 - New early official visits
Previously, official visits, paid fully by universities, would start Sept. 1. Under reform, recruits would be allowed to visit between April and June of junior season.

Pros
1. Doesn't interfere with high school season.

2. Get clear feel and look at universities and programs earlier.

3. Spring is a less hectic/better weather time for all parties.

Cons
1. Don't get game-day feel during spring.

2. Late-bloomers and 2-3-star guys behind the time.

3. Much can change in college program over 6-8 months.

Proposal 3 - Camps for high school players
Camps for high school players to be seen would be regulated to college campuses and not high school venues.

Pros
1. More likely equal opportunity/equal travel time.

2. Don't have to step foot on rivals' turf.

3. Rival school doesn't prosper monetarily.

Cons
1. If camps previously scheduled at your school, you now must travel.

2. Perhaps less participation from variety of college coaches.

3. Might feel lost in shuffle at bigger venue.