"The NCAA is putting a restriction on athletes who want to play immediately after changing schools to be closer to an ailing or injured family member.
"The NCAA said Friday that the athlete must choose a new school within 100 miles of the family member if they want to play right away. Otherwise, they will need to sit out a year as usual."
The NCAA said it was motivated to make the change because of criticism that it's prior waiver decisions were not consistent.
So ... we learn two things from this release (in addition to the 100 miles as the crow flies rule):
1. The NCAA is now sensitive to criticism.
2. What prompts the NCAA to clean up its act is the suggestion that it renders inconsistent decisions.
Right.
"The NCAA said Friday that the athlete must choose a new school within 100 miles of the family member if they want to play right away. Otherwise, they will need to sit out a year as usual."
The NCAA said it was motivated to make the change because of criticism that it's prior waiver decisions were not consistent.
So ... we learn two things from this release (in addition to the 100 miles as the crow flies rule):
1. The NCAA is now sensitive to criticism.
2. What prompts the NCAA to clean up its act is the suggestion that it renders inconsistent decisions.
Right.
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