Scholarship limit reduction

[OlPonyQB]

What happens to limit if full-ride player is career ending injured?

 

[wbtfg]

Good question, and I'm somewhat fuzzy on it. It's my understanding that schools do have the option to drop them from their scholarship. That said I think many schools offer other types of aid for these kids. I know MSU has a separate pot of money to honor scholarships for athletes who have suffered career ending injuries. I don't think it counts towards NCAA scholarship limit if the money comes from other funding sources. I've heard that some of the MSU Quarterback Club dollars go towards this fund. Also, if the student is able, I think they can get a job as a manager, film guy, or working in the equipment room and are offered a fee waiver that doesn't count toward NCAA limit.

Like I said, I'm a bit fuzzy on it, but from an outsider's perspective, that's my understanding of how it's handled at MSU.

 

[grizpack]

I am not postive, but I believe that the scholarship continues to count towards the total if the school honors it, or provides any other type of aid. I know UM has a separate fund, but that is for players that have exhausted their eligibility but not graduated yet. They can usually get some financial help in finishing their degrees.

 

[PlayerRep]

Good question, and I'm somewhat fuzzy on it. It's my understanding that schools do have the option to drop them from their scholarship. That said I think many schools offer other types of aid for these kids. I know MSU has a separate pot of money to honor scholarships for athletes who have suffered career ending injuries. I don't think it counts towards NCAA scholarship limit if the money comes from other funding sources. I've heard that some of the MSU Quarterback Club dollars go towards this fund. Also, if the student is able, I think they can get a job as a manager, film guy, or working in the equipment room and are offered a fee waiver that doesn't count toward NCAA limit.

Like I said, I'm a bit fuzzy on it, but from an outsider's perspective, that's my understanding of how it's handled at MSU.

This is my understanding too, altho I don't know for sure. I think UM does what you say MSU does. I don't think a continuing scholarship after a career ending injury counts toward the limit, as the kid is no longer a player. I assume this doesn't take affect until the next semester, or after the season.

 

[Tyoneon]

I found this regarding a UClA player from 2012. He remained on scholarship and didn't count against the scholarship limit.

SAN BERNARDINO--UCLA offensive lineman Chris Ward has taken a medical retirement and left training camp, coach Jim Mora said Thursday.

Ward, a junior who started three games last season and was expected to challenge for a string guard spot this season, has dealt with numerous injuries over the last year and has been out since spring with a bad back. He also suffered a knee injury last season that required surgery.

"He’s decided that he is going to medically DQ," Mora said. "He left yesterday and will take care of all the paperwork today or tomorrow."

Ward will be able to remain on scholarship and finish school at UCLA, but he won't count against the NCAA limit of 85 scholarships.

http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/ucla/post/_/id/11103/chris-ward-takes-medical-retirement

 

[griz4life]

I found this regarding a UClA player from 2012. He remained on scholarship and didn't count against the scholarship limit.

SAN BERNARDINO--UCLA offensive lineman Chris Ward has taken a medical retirement and left training camp, coach Jim Mora said Thursday.

Ward, a junior who started three games last season and was expected to challenge for a string guard spot this season, has dealt with numerous injuries over the last year and has been out since spring with a bad back. He also suffered a knee injury last season that required surgery.

"He’s decided that he is going to medically DQ," Mora said. "He left yesterday and will take care of all the paperwork today or tomorrow."

Ward will be able to remain on scholarship and finish school at UCLA, but he won't count against the NCAA limit of 85 scholarships.

http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/ucla/post/_/id/11103/chris-ward-takes-medical-retirement

I think that's a Pac12 thing. I know a WSU soccer player who had to quit after her knee blew out a second time. The continued scholarship was a conference requirement.

 

[grizindabox]

I believe if a player retires from the sport due to injury it is up to the school as to whether they maintain a scholarship, but I do not recall any not honoring it. I am also fairly certain that if the school does honor the scholarship it does not count against the scholarship limit.

 

[MrTitleist]

There was an article today about Kevin Sumlin and Nick Saban honoring scholarships of players who had their career ended due to injury, article said they didn't count against the player scholly.

 

[grizpack]

So I was wrong again. What are the odds of that???

Very high.. :roll:

 

[LittleTexasGriz]

There was an article today about Kevin Sumlin and Nick Saban honoring scholarships of players who had their career ended due to injury, article said they didn't count against the player scholly.

Kevin Sumlin is honoring a commitment with recruit Cedric Collins, who was injured in High School and will never play a down of football for the Aggies. Coach Sumlin said a commitment is a "Two way Street", what a class act to honor the scholarship.

 

[Copper Griz]

There was an article today about Kevin Sumlin and Nick Saban honoring scholarships of players who had their career ended due to injury, article said they didn't count against the player scholly.

Kevin Sumlin is honoring a commitment with recruit Cedric Collins, who was injured in High School and will never play a down of football for the Aggies. Coach Sumlin said a commitment is a "Two way Street", what a class act to honor the scholarship.

Indeed a class act and the absolute right thing to do. Kudos to Coach Sumlin and thanks for sharing.