Could Junior College Years No Longer Count Against NCAA Eligibility?

[BigMann08]

Given the recent court decision in favor of Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia, which challenges the NCAA's rules about counting JuCo play towards NCAA eligibility, we could see a big shift in how high school athletes view junior colleges. This ruling could transform JuCos from just another step to a key training ground without burning NCAA eligibility years. Could Junior College football become the new high-level training ground?

This would be a huge win for the athletes!

 

[Macallan]

Interesting. Also, why does it always seem like all these lawsuits against the NCAA occur in Tennessee?

Here is an article about the situation: https://www.reuters.com/sports/vand...y-25-after-preliminary-injunction-2024-12-19/

It doesn't seem like it is a done deal yet, however, it would cause another backlog in recruiting. The effects of the COVID bonus year are still lingering. Also, I don't know the true distinction between "Prep Schools" (mostly on the East Coast) that have post HS programs, classes, etc., and JuCo's. Well, other than Prep School players do not have their clock start and Juco players do have their clock start.

 

[BigMann08]

Interesting. Also, why does it always seem like all these lawsuits against the NCAA occur in Tennessee?

Here is an article about the situation: https://www.reuters.com/sports/vand...y-25-after-preliminary-injunction-2024-12-19/

It doesn't seem like it is a done deal yet, however, it would cause another backlog in recruiting. The effects of the COVID bonus year are still lingering. Also, I don't know the true distinction between "Prep Schools" (mostly on the East Coast) that have post HS programs, classes, etc., and JuCo's. Well, other than Prep School players do not have their clock start and Juco players do have their clock start.

I didn't think about that. Then again, it would give a Vanderbilt (TN) player an additional year!

I like the idea for athletes! JuCo should not count against your NCAA clock! I guess there would have to be some regulations on it, so athletes can't bounce back and forth from NCAA to JuCo ranks.

 

[Streak One]

I think this would be a boom for JUCO sports as very few high school players will sign out of HS to the Division I level at least. It will also make the college game older than it already is.

 

[BigMann08]

Yes you will have 20-21 year old Freshman!

This could allow more athletes to get masters while in college.

 

[larry legend33]

Def seems like college is moving toward semi pro. Older athletes and more money opportunities.
You will see a big boost in the JC ranks and agree with Streak in terms of HS recruiting getting hit really hard. Its already happening with the portal.

 

[ankleassassin]

How would you hold them accountable for academics? After you obtain the AA would you just keep transferring to another JC if the first 2 years didnt go as plan?

 

[northbaybbguru]

Gawd dang! I have eligibility left!!!

Im hitting the gym!

Comeback time baby!

 

[ankleassassin]

Gawd dang! I have eligibility left!!!

Im hitting the gym!

Comeback time baby!

everyone is gonna be thinkin this now

 

[ThunderRam]

I think this would be a boom for JUCO sports as very few high school players will sign out of HS to the Division I level at least. It will also make the college game older than it already is.

I think it could also destroy FCS and D2/3.

Think about it. Why would a student athlete aspiring to eventually play at the highest levels choose to play at those levels over JC? There is not much of an NIL benefit and they burn eligibility playing there.