2 things regarding the legalities people are jumping to. (1) Key word "prospect"- at this stage he has made his decision. A decision that was made without any of the above mentioned things. (2) Some are assuming meeting, etc includes buying drinks, food, etc. I will let you know, not one time I mentioned buying anyone anything. Also I have been fortunate to get to know parents of players, just by idle chat. You know getting to know them by/with the lost art of talking. It did not take me spending any money on them for anything.
You do know, it is possible to get to know people without buying them anything? So for those who are thinking too much into it, no worries, no violations have been or will be committed. Honestly, there is nothing wrong with a warm welcome to GRIZ NATION (just as we do here for the athletes and families that commit), then listen to the family in whatever direction a conversation may go.
Some here act like members of our fan base should not be saying or doing anything toward the family. Would it be better to come off rude and inconsiderate in fear of the NCAA? News flash: the NCAA does not have that kind of power. As long as we as fans are not buying, bribing, coercing, contacting the recruit directly during the recruiting process, etc we are safe.
We as fans also have to have a little more faith in our coaches and administration. The coaches know the ins and outs of the regulations. They don't have special boosters, outsiders wining and dining these kids and their families. Speaking of fans, most of us have common sense enough to know not to do the above things mentioned. Getting to know a committed athlete's family is not a violation. In this case, Mr Falls taking the time to come on our fan board to introduce himself and update us is not a violation. Were the communications on this board up to the commitment a violation, any kind of violation? Hell no, during that time we have slowly got to know a little about Timmy and his family. When they get the time to travel to his games, they will meet GRIZ fans, and likely gain some friends from it.
Either way, as said before, by a number of people, Welcome to GRIZ NATION and trusting your son's future to Montana. We look forward to following him in his time here. I hope, Timmy and the family fully enjoy the experience.