NCAA considering easing transfer rules for student athletes with higher GPA's

[hebmskebm]

http://www.athleticscholarships.net/2013/01/03/new-transfer-model-would-reduce-eligibility-consequences.htm

Interesting read. If this comes to pass it would probably have an effect on the number of FBS transfers FCS schools will be able to sign. More than a few FBS transfers who would otherwise come down to this level to play would be able to stay in FBS and play for another school without waiting a year if they have the grades.

[PAllen]

http://www.athleticscholarships.net/2013/01/03/new-transfer-model-would-reduce-eligibility-consequences.htm

Interesting read. If this comes to pass it would probably have an effect on the number of FBS transfers FCS schools will be able to sign. More than a few FBS transfers who would otherwise come down to this level to play would be able to stay in FBS and play for another school without waiting a year if they have the grades.

I like it. Yeah, some FCS programs will take a hit, but I always hated penalizing a kid for moving on after he graduated, or things didn't work out for one reason or another. As far as the football factory problem, that ship has sailed.

[alvinkayak6]

In related news, coaches would also be allowed to transfer if their players' average GPA was 2.6......Wait......:p