Cats2506 said:
poiuyter said:
The new policy will begin taking effect in the 2012-13 academic year, however institutions will have a period of 3 years to align their APR with the new standard. The postseason restrictions for the next few years are as follows:
2012-13 postseason: 900 four-year average or 930 average over most recent two years
2013-14 postseason: either 930 four-year average or 940 average over most recent two years
2015-2016 postseason and beyond: 930 four-year average.
Year 1: a public warning letter for poor performance
Year 2: restrictions on scholarships and practice time
Year 3: loss of postseason competition for the team (such as a bowl game or the men's basketball tournament)
Year 4: restricted membership status for an institution. The school's entire athletics program is penalized and will not be considered a part of Division I.
One year under 930 is not a problem.
Maybe you dont think so but my understanding is that it would eliminate a team from postseason play for one year.
Nope, wouldn't eliminate a team from postseason play until 2015-2016. Here's the rule implementation schedule:
"In 2014-15, teams that don’t achieve the 930 benchmark for their four-year APR or at least a 940 average for the most recent two years will be ineligible for postseason competition.
In 2015-16, the 930 benchmark for postseason competition participation – and additional penalties – will be implemented fully. The APR requirement for postseason participation would be waived only in extraordinary circumstances."
929 is the same APR that UM had in the '04/'05 period.
I asked O'Day several months ago whether UM had an APR problem or developing problem, and he said no.