My idea for an NCAA rule change
by Tex Francisco (2019-01-15 12:41:00)
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What do you think would be the effect if the rules were changed such that 5th years don't count against the 85 scholarship limit (or even a lowered limit of 80) if they have graduated and stay with their original team? That seems like it'd be a good reward to players and programs for taking care of their business in the classroom. If a player hasn't graduated or transfers after graduation, then they are treated as they are now and do count against the limit. I certainly get why it has to be done, but I don't like the idea of ND having to tell a guy like Dew-Treadway that he doesn't have a spot on the roster for next year. Many guys may choose to transfer anyway in order to get more PT, but it'd be nice if they weren't forced to do so.

In addition to being beneficial to the players, I think such a rule would also disproportionately help the programs that take academics seriously, like ND, Stanford, Duke, Wake, et al.

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