Tempting challenge fencersmother. In today's world not only are letters legally binding, but official emails and public conversations of commitment are also legally binding. But getting back to the challenge, I would probably be willing to take that challenge if the SA had a technical definition for the term "blue chip". Now, if there is no technical definition, I would suggest that SA officials stop using the term in official emails to recruits. This is the crux of my original post.
As per a Google search of LOI: A party that has signed a
letter of intent (LOI)
may be legally bound to it
depending on how the letter is drafted. For public conversations:
Assuming that the contract is valid, the verbal agreement between two parties is binding. However,
verbal contracts may have unique complications to them. It seems that if all the stars are aligned, your post could be technically correct. And as we all know, that situation doesn't always occur. Also, since there seems to be no technical definition of "Blue Chip" why should only the AFA give up using it? It reminds me of the famous Supreme Court Justices' quote on the destination of pornography,
I know it when I see it. Same can be said for the blue chip athlete. I suggest that since the term really bothers you so much, the next time a AFA coach uses it in their communications with you, elaborate your concerns with them.