IdaGriz01
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Some very interesting rule changes are expected to be put on the table between the Coaches' Association and the NCAA. (Quite a bit of discussion on the web, but I've not seen a thread about it here.)
http://www.espn.com/college-footbal...low-players-four-games-losing-redshirt-status
The coaches also want a review of the targeting/ejection rules, transfer rules, and some others.
http://www.espn.com/college-footbal...low-players-four-games-losing-redshirt-status
Personally, I’m not sure they can, or should, try for four games … but I can see the NCAA agreeing to a couple."Adam Rittenberg said:CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A proposal that would allow players to appear in up to four games without losing their redshirt status received "unanimous support at all levels" during this week's American Football Coaches Association convention, director Todd Berry said Wednesday.
Not sure when the redshirt rules came into use. Could not find any dates with a quick search, but from this I assume they go way back. Also, I’m not sure about the late season part … as I recall, medical redshirts aren’t allowed if the player is able to play later in the season.Berry cited the fact that scholarship limits have been reduced and the schedule has expanded since redshirt rules were first adopted, putting schools in potentially problematic situations late in seasons …
If they do change the rule, it seems only fair that they make it retroactive … at least for players currently on a roster.Berry said there was some discussion of making the rule retroactive as well, though the current ACC proposal does not include that caveat.
The coaches also want a review of the targeting/ejection rules, transfer rules, and some others.