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re: Hypothetically, can a student athlete take a year off college then return to eligibility?
Posted on 4/26/17 at 4:09 pm to lsupride87
Posted on 4/26/17 at 4:09 pm to lsupride87
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Well since he never enrolled, it didnt matter while he was playing baseball
But he did enroll. That's why he could only play 1 year. He played in the minors for 4 years, then decided to give it up and take advantage of his last year of eligibility. I'm pretty sure I'm right about that part. I might have to double check.
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Posted on 4/26/17 at 4:09 pm to SouthEndzoneTiger
quote:He played 2 years for us.
That's why he could only play 1 year.
I always just assumed he didnt enroll. Maybe he did
Posted on 4/26/17 at 4:11 pm to lsupride87
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He played 2 years for us.
I always just assumed he didnt enroll. Maybe he did
OK, maybe it was 2 years and not just 1. But yeah, it was because he enrolled right out of HS, then got drafted and decided to go play baseball. So he must have given that a try for 3 years, leaving him 2 to go back to LSU.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 4:11 pm to SouthEndzoneTiger
quote:Makes sense
So he must have given that a try for 3 years, leaving him 2 to go back to LSU.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 4:14 pm to lsupride87
Maybe the % rule only comes into effect if you are actively enrolled in school. If you sit out completely, it doesn't come into play. I'm seriously just guessing. But that kind of makes sense.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 4:15 pm to The Mick
I believe they have 5 years after they enroll in school to play 4 years. Possibility of a 6th year with a medical exception. They can take off any years they want, but the clock is ticking.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 4:16 pm to lsupride87
Easy answer - 5 years to play 4 seasons. Cock starts whenenrolled.
If out of school clock continues to run. Eligibility to resume is dependent upon meeting required hours accumulated and required grade point average.
Could get a 6th year if necessary if reason out of school is some type of hardship or extenuating circumstance. NCAA must approve. Example might be Chad Jones auto accident type injury requiring massive rehab and preventing reasonable return to school.
If out of school clock continues to run. Eligibility to resume is dependent upon meeting required hours accumulated and required grade point average.
Could get a 6th year if necessary if reason out of school is some type of hardship or extenuating circumstance. NCAA must approve. Example might be Chad Jones auto accident type injury requiring massive rehab and preventing reasonable return to school.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 4:17 pm to lsupride87
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Well since he never enrolled, it didnt matter while he was playing baseball
Actually he did enroll in school thinking he could get out of his Marlins contract. He wasn't able to get out until a couple years later so he was considered a redshirt sophomore by the time he actually played football in 99.
ETA: He enrolled in the Spring of 97 at the same time Abram did.
This post was edited on 4/26/17 at 4:19 pm
Posted on 4/26/17 at 4:19 pm to SouthEndzoneTiger
quote:Yeh. He enrolled, but then left before the fall semester started. So his 5 year clock started, but his percentage clock never did because he never enrolled for year 1, which is fall.
Maybe the % rule only comes into effect if you are actively enrolled in school. If you sit out completely, it doesn't come into play. I'm seriously just guessing.
This post was edited on 4/26/17 at 4:20 pm
Posted on 4/26/17 at 4:20 pm to lsupride87
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So his 5 year clock started, but his percentage clock never did because he never enrolled for year 1, which is fall.
Gotcha
Posted on 4/26/17 at 4:21 pm to MOT
quote:Ahh. Southendzone had me thinking he enrolled back in 94, then left, and came back in 1999
He wasn't able to get out until a couple years later so he was considered a redshirt sophomore by the time he actually played football in 99.
ETA: He enrolled in the Spring of 97 at the same time Abram did.
What you said is even easier to see
Posted on 4/26/17 at 4:29 pm to lsupride87
Once you enroll in 12 hrs or more (full time) your clock starts. Unless you are early enrollee. You then get 10 consecutive fall/spring semesters to get your 4 years of competition in
Posted on 4/26/17 at 4:30 pm to lsupride87
What if you completed a degree from a college that did not have a football program. Now you are 23 years old. Can you enroll at LSU , take undergraduate or graduate courses full time and play football ?
Posted on 4/26/17 at 4:34 pm to BatonrougeCajun
Correct, and the only things that stop the 5 year clock are military service and religious missions. Hardship waivers may also extend it to 6 years.
The progress to graduation chart is what is required to stay eligible within that time frame....i.e. to make sure athletes aren't just taking three hours per semester to stay on the team.
The progress to graduation chart is what is required to stay eligible within that time frame....i.e. to make sure athletes aren't just taking three hours per semester to stay on the team.
This post was edited on 4/26/17 at 4:35 pm
Posted on 4/26/17 at 4:39 pm to MottLaneKid
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What if you completed a degree from a college that did not have a football program. Now you are 23 years old. Can you enroll at LSU , take undergraduate or graduate courses full time and play football ?
If he graduated in 4 years he would have one year to play as a grad student at either a new school or his alma mater
Posted on 4/26/17 at 4:39 pm to MottLaneKid
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What if you completed a degree from a college that did not have a football program. Now you are 23 years old. Can you enroll at LSU , take undergraduate or graduate courses full time and play football ?
Not unless there is still time remaining within the five year window beginning with the original full time enrollment.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 4:47 pm to MOT
This makes complete sense to me
Posted on 4/26/17 at 4:55 pm to The Mick
Yes. As long as they did not play professionally in their sport. They could play professional baseball and come back and play football; however, they could not play professional baseball and come back to play baseball.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 4:55 pm to MOT
Ok thanks !
Sounds like if you enroll in any college or university then your time as a collegiate sports player is ticking regardless if your college offers sports or not. So once you graduate then you are not considered an amateur any more. The time is not playing sports but completing coursework at an university.
Sounds like if you enroll in any college or university then your time as a collegiate sports player is ticking regardless if your college offers sports or not. So once you graduate then you are not considered an amateur any more. The time is not playing sports but completing coursework at an university.
This post was edited on 4/26/17 at 5:01 pm
Posted on 4/26/17 at 6:40 pm to lsupride87
Your clock starts the minute you play.
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