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NCAA Eligibility of graduate student atheletes.
Posted on 7/25/11 at 4:30 pm
Posted on 7/25/11 at 4:30 pm
As a member of the graduate faculty of an SEC school and a big fan of NCAA athlitics, I think the time as come to review eligiblility rules for student atheletes. Education and culture in America as progressed to a point at which a graduate degree is the real point at which a person is ready to start a meaningful career. A BA or BS degree is helpful, but typically includes no more than 10-12 classes in a specific field, not nearly enough to become an expert.
I have written to NCAA president Mark Emmert and other prominent figures, encouraging them to consider extending more years of eligibility to student athletes who achieve the academic success necessary for continuing in graduate school. Typically, this is a 3.0 GPA and some expectation of excellence in a given field.
I believe this strongly supports the NCAA core values of encouraging academics and supporting the ideal of amateurism.
As a fan, imagine the many interesting possibilities: a seven year starter on a football team who finishes school with a PHD, a star player who changes schools and finishes a BA and a PHD and two athletic careers, students in less popular sports who get to participate in sports longer and get an advanced degree.
At major institutions the graduate student population is usually 20-30%. They accomplish much of the hard work of teaching, research, and service.
I think this is an idea who's time has come.
I'll let you all know if I get a response from Dr. Emmert or anyone else.
What do you folks think?
I have written to NCAA president Mark Emmert and other prominent figures, encouraging them to consider extending more years of eligibility to student athletes who achieve the academic success necessary for continuing in graduate school. Typically, this is a 3.0 GPA and some expectation of excellence in a given field.
I believe this strongly supports the NCAA core values of encouraging academics and supporting the ideal of amateurism.
As a fan, imagine the many interesting possibilities: a seven year starter on a football team who finishes school with a PHD, a star player who changes schools and finishes a BA and a PHD and two athletic careers, students in less popular sports who get to participate in sports longer and get an advanced degree.
At major institutions the graduate student population is usually 20-30%. They accomplish much of the hard work of teaching, research, and service.
I think this is an idea who's time has come.
I'll let you all know if I get a response from Dr. Emmert or anyone else.
What do you folks think?
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Posted on 7/25/11 at 4:32 pm to TxRngr59
Posted on 7/25/11 at 4:34 pm to TxRngr59
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What do you folks think?
Posted on 7/25/11 at 4:35 pm to TxRngr59
Not many people on this board will understand what you just stated, unfortunately. I like the suggestion though. 
Posted on 7/25/11 at 4:35 pm to TxRngr59
1st page, and it isnt even close.
Posted on 7/25/11 at 4:35 pm to TxRngr59
quote:I think the problem is that there is so much money in college football that the standards for graduate school would be reduced or fudged to keep athletes eligible.
I have written to NCAA president Mark Emmert and other prominent figures, encouraging them to consider extending more years of eligibility to student athletes who achieve the academic success necessary for continuing in graduate school. Typically, this is a 3.0 GPA and some expectation of excellence in a given field.
In theory, it is an interesting idea.
This post was edited on 7/25/11 at 4:36 pm
Posted on 7/25/11 at 4:38 pm to TxRngr59
Do you really think that a student can put forth the time and effort needed to pursue a solid graduate degree while spending so many hours in pursuit of football?
And isn't it more likely that colleges will create some "dummy" graduate degree programs of questionable value at best that will allow them to retain athletes longer?
And isn't it more likely that colleges will create some "dummy" graduate degree programs of questionable value at best that will allow them to retain athletes longer?
Posted on 7/25/11 at 4:38 pm to TxRngr59
Won't work because, among other things, not every school offers the same in regards to Grad programs.
Posted on 7/25/11 at 4:40 pm to TxRngr59
Posted on 7/25/11 at 5:18 pm to TxRngr59
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a seven year starter on a football team who finishes school with a PHD, a star player who changes schools and finishes a BA and a PHD and two athletic careers, students in less popular sports who get to participate in sports longer and get an advanced degree.
The problem is that people in your world already complain that the undergraduate degree is watered down in order for the athlete to stay eligible. I do not think the academic world would allow for the opportunity of Athletic Administrators and Alumni to do the same for the graduate degrees.
Posted on 7/25/11 at 6:17 pm to TxRngr59
1. No.
2. At the point you are past your 4 years and getting a graduate degree, your focus should be on your field of study and not football anymore.
3. The game is better with turnover- it's why I like it more than NFL.
4. Saban will murder some kids if he's facing a 7 year process.
2. At the point you are past your 4 years and getting a graduate degree, your focus should be on your field of study and not football anymore.
3. The game is better with turnover- it's why I like it more than NFL.
4. Saban will murder some kids if he's facing a 7 year process.
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