Ex-Marine Steven Rhodes’ NCAA eligibility status not finalized yet

[GM_Tood]

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The NCAA is working with Middle Tennessee to come up with a decision on the eligibility of a freshman attempting to play college football after serving five years in the Marines.

Steven Rhodes played in a recreational league during his military service that could make him ineligible. An NCAA rule states that student-athletes who don’t enroll in college within a year of graduating high school will be charged one year of eligibility for every academic year they participate in organized competition.[/left]

http://www.washingto...lity-status-no/

I understand the rule..but I don't see how it can apply here.

 

[Creighton Duke]

This is such a forest and trees issue. Of course, the NCAA is correct in their ruling if they observe the absolute black-letter of the rule, but come on. They guy could have come out of high school and played ball but instead decided to serve his country for five years playing in organized, but very informal games. Meanwhile, you get guys like A-Rod who get to play throughout their appeal...

 

[Lyons in the Sea of Red.]

The NCAA just tweeted that now he will in fact be able to play immediately.

 

[The Dude]

A little bad press goes a long ways.

 

[Count 'Bility]

Nice to know that the NCAA is really getting after the real issues

cough cough-manziel-cough cough