\'Academic progress\' could really hurt good schools & redshirting
Here in this SI article on the new NCAA bylaws of academic progress put into effect this season were a number of off shoots that caught my eye. Myles Brand, NCAA President says "if u want to play college athletics, u better be a college student". But it will change a lot of the HC's & staff's outlook.
1)'There is also concern that the new progress requirements will discourage players from pursuing challenging majors, or even changing majors, for fear of losing eligibility'. (This could REALLT HURT a school like Ga Tech).
2)(RSing will certainly be viewed differently). 'For one, coaches may have to alter their approach to redshirts. Under the new system, if a freshman is deemed a risk to eventually fall behind in the classroom, you might as well play him right away and save that redshirt in the event he has to sit out a year down the road'. (The S/A may not have the time to grow into the system of the program or the school).
3)'Then there is the potentially disastrous effect they could have on junior college recruits, who have become so crucial to some Division I-A programs. Not only are these players more prone to be academically challenged, but they may need to attend summer sessions to gain the necessary credits, which, at a budget-strapped juco program, may not always be available. And seeing as most I-A coaches are looking for immediate help when they tap a juco player, they may be turned off if the player needs a redshirt a year to catch up academically'. (Ga Tech will probably NEVER take another JC).
Here is the article which is very interesting.
New 'academic reforms' by the NCAA
Here in this SI article on the new NCAA bylaws of academic progress put into effect this season were a number of off shoots that caught my eye. Myles Brand, NCAA President says "if u want to play college athletics, u better be a college student". But it will change a lot of the HC's & staff's outlook.
1)'There is also concern that the new progress requirements will discourage players from pursuing challenging majors, or even changing majors, for fear of losing eligibility'. (This could REALLT HURT a school like Ga Tech).
2)(RSing will certainly be viewed differently). 'For one, coaches may have to alter their approach to redshirts. Under the new system, if a freshman is deemed a risk to eventually fall behind in the classroom, you might as well play him right away and save that redshirt in the event he has to sit out a year down the road'. (The S/A may not have the time to grow into the system of the program or the school).
3)'Then there is the potentially disastrous effect they could have on junior college recruits, who have become so crucial to some Division I-A programs. Not only are these players more prone to be academically challenged, but they may need to attend summer sessions to gain the necessary credits, which, at a budget-strapped juco program, may not always be available. And seeing as most I-A coaches are looking for immediate help when they tap a juco player, they may be turned off if the player needs a redshirt a year to catch up academically'. (Ga Tech will probably NEVER take another JC).
Here is the article which is very interesting.
New 'academic reforms' by the NCAA
