NCAA is considering historic changes to amateurism rules

[Richie O]

NCAA is considering historic changes to amateurism rules, including permitting athletes in all sports (not only FB) to play in a 5th year & preserve their redshirt; to earn prize money before college; and to eliminate the NLI.

Docs: NCAA considering applying football redshirt rule to athletes in all sports

The NCAA is considering more historic changes to its amateurism rules.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Roar More]

Hmmm, one way to end players opting out of bowl games could be prize money.

 

[OKLionFan]

Permitting college athletes and recruits to “utilize the services of agents when pursuing professional opportunities without jeopardizing their intercollegiate eligibility,” Does this mean we can get Curtis Enis back?

 

[LandoComando]

Hmmm, one way to end players opting out of bowl games could be prize money.

Still going to opt out

 

[Woodpecker]

No NLI will certainly confuse things.

 

[The Spin Meister]

Permitting college athletes and recruits to “utilize the services of agents when pursuing professional opportunities without jeopardizing their intercollegiate eligibility,” Does this mean we can get Curtis Enis back?

I heard he lost a step……🤷🏿‍♂️

 

[RickinDayton]

No NLI will certainly confuse things.

The article was lite on specifics - understandable since its in draft stage. Not sure what the end game is with these changes. Seems like less and less control. Will athletes be able to sign multiple grant in aids and then decide which one they want to finally accept?

 

[Op2]

If 5 years then why not 6? Or 7? Or 8? Seriously. Someone could make playing college football their professional career, especially if they're not good enough for the NFL, as most aren't

And why must these guys be students? Is there any rationale for why it is still necessary?

 

[proud2bpsufan]

If 5 years then why not 6? Or 7? Or 8? Seriously. Someone could make playing college football their professional career, especially if they're not good enough for the NFL, as most aren't

And why must these guys be students? Is there any rationale for why it is still necessary?

Maybe because the majority of players on any team won't go pro in the sport he/she plays. I would say most of the student athletes still value getting the college education on top of athletics...especially a free education.

 

[Ian]

What until venture capitalists get behind athletic departments… NFL owners approved no more than 10% in their ownership groups.