Schools Object to NCAA's Multi-year Scholarship Plan

[ontheblack]

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/7392725/schools-object-ncaa-multiyear-scholarship-plan

Boise State:

"There is never a guarantee that the incoming student-athlete will be a good fit for the program and the institution," the school wrote in its override request. "If it is a poor fit, the program is put in a difficult situation to continue to keep a student-athlete on scholarship."

Indiana State:

"The current system works. We don't need to get into bidding wars where one school offers a 75 percent (scholarship) for two years and the other school then offers 85 percent for three years, etc., etc. This puts the kid into a situation where they almost need an agent/advisor just to determine the best "deal." Again, if it isn't broke, don't fix it."

For those who still believe Lil Susie's dad about the 4 year full ride:

The one-year renewable scholarship, with a limit of five years of athletic aid, has been in place since 1973. And while the National Letter of Intent signed by most top recruits includes that caveat, some athletes say coaches on the recruiting trail routinely make more grandiose promises they know they can't fulfill.

[anonlooker]

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/7392725/schools-object-ncaa-multiyear-scholarship-plan

Boise State:

"There is never a guarantee that the incoming student-athlete will be a good fit for the program and the institution," the school wrote in its override request. "If it is a poor fit, the program is put in a difficult situation to continue to keep a student-athlete on scholarship."

Indiana State:

"The current system works. We don't need to get into bidding wars where one school offers a 75 percent (scholarship) for two years and the other school then offers 85 percent for three years, etc., etc. This puts the kid into a situation where they almost need an agent/advisor just to determine the best "deal." Again, if it isn't broke, don't fix it."

For those who still believe Lil Susie's dad about the 4 year full ride:

The one-year renewable scholarship, with a limit of five years of athletic aid, has been in place since 1973. And while the National Letter of Intent signed by most top recruits includes that caveat, some athletes say coaches on the recruiting trail routinely make more grandiose promises they know they can't fulfill.

They say it isn't broken because all the upside favors the schools.

If it's a one year deal, then student-athletes should be free agents year to year, with no restrictions on player movement. So it would work both ways... school can drop the kid if it's not a good fit, kid can drop the school for the same reason. Quid pro quo. See how they like them apples!

The comment about needing an agent/advisor is equally laughable, considering the current system is already fraught with uncertainty for the players.

[Fifteen's]

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/7392725/schools-object-ncaa-multiyear-scholarship-plan

Boise State:

"There is never a guarantee that the incoming student-athlete will be a good fit for the program and the institution," the school wrote in its override request. "If it is a poor fit, the program is put in a difficult situation to continue to keep a student-athlete on scholarship."

Indiana State:

"The current system works. We don't need to get into bidding wars where one school offers a 75 percent (scholarship) for two years and the other school then offers 85 percent for three years, etc., etc. This puts the kid into a situation where they almost need an agent/advisor just to determine the best "deal." Again, if it isn't broke, don't fix it."

For those who still believe Lil Susie's dad about the 4 year full ride:

The one-year renewable scholarship, with a limit of five years of athletic aid, has been in place since 1973. And while the National Letter of Intent signed by most top recruits includes that caveat, some athletes say coaches on the recruiting trail routinely make more grandiose promises they know they can't fulfill.

They say it isn't broken because all the upside favors the schools.

If it's a one year deal, then student-athletes should be free agents year to year, with no restrictions on player movement. So it would work both ways... school can drop the kid if it's not a good fit, kid can drop the school for the same reason. Quid pro quo. See how they like them apples!

The comment about needing an agent/advisor is equally laughable, considering the current system is already fraught with uncertainty for the players.

Touche!

[jonriv]

The NCAA has always been about maintaining a level playing field among schools in the recruiting process and not for the protection of the student/athlete- all those who have been through the recruiting process have seen it firsthand and those about to go through it need to be aware.

I think the four year scholarship is a great idea, but I think there should be fair "outs" for the schools as well (ie grades or behavior) Being injured should never be a reason to drop a scholarship(IMO) if it happened in playing or training for the sport

In the purist form- the deal is simple. You come to our school and play(which raises the public image, helps with enrollment, and in some cases makes money for the school) We help pay for a high level education and the ability to get a degree