Nick Bowers question

[lionlurker]

Assuming he fully recovers, does he immediately apply for a 6th year, and play as a RS freshman next year? How does that work?

 

[bjf1991]

Assuming he fully recovers, does he immediately apply for a 6th year, and play as a RS freshman next year? How does that work?

You apply for a "6th" after you use up your "standard eligibility".......IIRC

I do not believe there is even a process to do that ahead of time

 

[lionlurker]

So next year, then, he's a RS sophomore. Ok, I just didn't know how it worked.

 

[interrobang]

You can apply for a 6th year ahead of time.

Garry Gilliam applied during his senior season.

 

[Art]

Assuming he fully recovers, does he immediately apply for a 6th year, and play as a RS freshman next year? How does that work?

Wasn't aware that he sat out 2015 due to an injury. If not, then he's not eligible for a sixth year. Either way, it's too early.

 

[bison13]

Thought he used all of his eligibility at Grove City?

 

[lionlurker]

Touche. I'll change that....

Damn good pickup!

 

[GregInPitt]

As Art implied above, I believe a player can only apply successfully for ta 6th year if they have been injured for at least 2 full years. (full years as defined by the NCAA's rule on redshirting - can't have played in more than 3 games???)