I believe all D1 athletes are on 1 year renewable scholarships. The $EC seams to be the one d bag conference that actually uses this to their advantage and cuts under performing players loose so they can sign bigger classes, apparently aTm has caught on quickly.
This year the big 10 including nebraska went to 4 year scholarships va the normal one year renewable that had been normal
Kind of interesting, wonder if it is a recruiting advantage?
True, I believe the rule was changed starting this year allowing 4 year schollies. Definitely helps the student athletes, but I wont expect the $EC to adopt this assuming its optional.