TxRngr59
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Posted by TxRngr59 on 8/7/11 at 9:32 am
For those of you that frequent the message boards, R.I.P. Bayoutider of TideFans, Rich Heaton 03/02/1947 - 08/06/2011.
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re: NCAA Eligibility of graduate student atheletes.
Posted by TxRngr59 on 7/25/11 at 6:13 pm
What are your thoughts on the effect this would have in reducing the number of scholarships available for HS athletes? Would it be a significant difference? If so, how does that factor into your plan?
It could possibly reduce the total number available by 10-20%. But there are more division one schools every year. I think the extra motivation among the atheletes to keep their GPA's above 3.0 would be worth the trade off.
I would expect that the percentage of scholarship athletes that could do that would be small. Maybe 20%.
It could possibly reduce the total number available by 10-20%. But there are more division one schools every year. I think the extra motivation among the atheletes to keep their GPA's above 3.0 would be worth the trade off.
I would expect that the percentage of scholarship athletes that could do that would be small. Maybe 20%.
re: NCAA Eligibility of graduate student atheletes.
Posted by TxRngr59 on 7/25/11 at 5:30 pm
There is an issue here; with smaller schools, some have fewer grad programs. Further widening the competitive advantage of larger schools.
I would expect that the majority of BCS schools would have major graduate programs.
I would expect that the majority of BCS schools would have major graduate programs.
re: NCAA Eligibility of graduate student atheletes.
Posted by TxRngr59 on 7/25/11 at 5:14 pm
With the exception of MBA's, JD's, and MD's almost all graduate students are funded; that is, they get a scholarship for tuition and a stipend as a GRA or GTA. Each department only has so many GRA or GTA lines. If an extra grad student shows up in a particular department that does not reguire departmental funding, they would be welcomed because they would increse the department's number of grad students. Graduate classes usually require 5 students to "make", therefor extra student are helpful to a department.
The class load for grad students is usually 2-4 classes per semester and research projects could often be scheduled for off-season and summer. They could handle the workload.
I don't see why transfer stuents would be a problem. It's just different to what were used to.
I would be quite a change, though.
90% of the impact would be in the less popular sports.
The class load for grad students is usually 2-4 classes per semester and research projects could often be scheduled for off-season and summer. They could handle the workload.
I don't see why transfer stuents would be a problem. It's just different to what were used to.
I would be quite a change, though.
90% of the impact would be in the less popular sports.
NCAA Eligibility of graduate student atheletes.
Posted by TxRngr59 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?
re: Here is the way Auburn recruits here in Louisiana.
Posted by TxRngr59 on 1/9/11 at 12:42 pm
I guess it's a good idea to let ATPB take a break for a few days. The auburn fans have all been to their pep rallies and visited their friends and are going to be fired up, so let them wareagle and whoop it up for a bit.
I came here for the ATPB thread, and after living thru SMU as a student, I see the same thing happening now. But if or until it does begin to come out, let's call a truce and let the Auburn have their chance at the big win.
Now that I've found the site, it does seem to be a great place to find info and talk about the SEC. I also like partying with LSU fans when they come to Tuscaloosa.
I do hope the mods will give the thread another chance for the mainstream in a few days.
There's a lot of hard facts out there. If this does begin to break as many expect it will be the greatest national sports scandal since Arnold Rothstein bought the White Sox. This site was on the leading edge with ATPB and was nationally important.
I came here for the ATPB thread, and after living thru SMU as a student, I see the same thing happening now. But if or until it does begin to come out, let's call a truce and let the Auburn have their chance at the big win.
Now that I've found the site, it does seem to be a great place to find info and talk about the SEC. I also like partying with LSU fans when they come to Tuscaloosa.
I do hope the mods will give the thread another chance for the mainstream in a few days.
There's a lot of hard facts out there. If this does begin to break as many expect it will be the greatest national sports scandal since Arnold Rothstein bought the White Sox. This site was on the leading edge with ATPB and was nationally important.
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