NCAA To Foul Up Grad Tranfer Rules?

[SixtiesAggie]

Indeed, that would be a dastardly turn of events for smaller schools and players.

[Aggie One]

To slow flow of grad transfers, NCAA could constrain schools
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer Apr 16, 2019 4:55 PM

Football and basketball coaches may be less likely to add graduate transfers to their teams under a change being considered by the NCAA. 

The NCAA Division I Council is expected to vote by Friday on an amendment that would require a grad transfer to count against a teams scholarship total for two years, no matter how much eligibility the player has left when they arrive. An exception would be made for athletes who complete graduate degree requirements before the start of the second year.

The proposal targets what critics say is in big-time college athletics. Current rules allow athletes who have earned an undergraduate degree to transfer to another school without sitting out a season, as is usually required by the NCAA of undergraduates.

Grad transfers can be a quick fix for coaches trying to plug holes on a roster and the freedom has been a boon to athletes looking for more playing time. But some administrators say the rule has drifted away from its original intent and graduate transfers are rarely completing those advanced degrees.

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abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/slow-flow-grad-transfers-ncaa-constrain-schools-62436766

[oleschoolaggie]

welp, if that rule is adopted, coaches would have to be more "selective" when recruiting grad transfers. they'd have to find guys/gals who are serious about earning their master's degree. akin to looking for high school recruits who have proven they're serious about their academics grade wise so that they won't hurt our apr scores...

[aggieforlife]

I THINK if a Player is worth it why not.I no Trey Scott and Smith was worth it in 2018 12 and 0 squad.I rather have a grown man in Key Spots than a green 17 or 18 Year old freshmen.

[thefriscotxaggie]

This rule would have large programs as well as small programs shy away from taking grad transfers. Imagine taking 3 grad transfers and it equates to 6 scholarships as the following year your scholarships would be reduced by 3. I say its not worth taking more than 1 as it could eventually affect your ability to bring in freshman (reduce scholarships) and groom them for the program in addition could result in alot up and down years based on grad transfers.

Not sure who makes up the D1 council but I dont see Coaches or AD's at mid-majors or top conferences schools is favor of this rule