Redshirt/NCAA Rules Question

I believe the RS is part of the 35 roster.
Because of the new rules coaches may not RS as many players unless injured. They may be more stringent with their recruiting.

RS is included in the roster.

JMO, but I think we will begin to see less and less redshirt in the near future, most likely depending on the position. Coaches are not going to be willing to give out 5 year scholarhsips, they won't be able to afford it.

How can anyone know what the new rosters will be consisting of when nobody knows what the new regulations are going to be

You all have your shorts drawn too tight with no reason---there is a Nov 1 meeting and then the Coaches concvention---relax folks--it will be what it will be

There will be no change in the roster, the only thing that has been asked to revisit (over ride) is the distribution of scholarhip funds. Everything else is now legislation.

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Originally posted by Tiger Paw Mom:
RS is included in the roster.

JMO, but I think we will begin to see less and less redshirt in the near future, most likely depending on the position. Coaches are not going to be willing to give out 5 year scholarhsips, they won't be able to afford it.

Based on this am I to assume that a RS player is still receiving their scholarship benefits even though they might not be playing?

Once you sign an NLI the scholarship is good for the year regardless of RS.

TPM

I hate to tell you this but for once you might be wrong---there are a lot of spoons stirring the soup here--and to be honest not anyone knows what is the story, least of all me and YOU

Yes, JD you are correct.

The redshirt year allows you the fifth year, but more and more AD's don't want baseball players hanging around for 5 years. And if so, most likely you will get NO money or just a small stipend your fifth year. Medical hardships are different circumstances.

TR,
I might be, but if you speak with any D1 coaches or the NCAA directly(you can call and ask) the money distribution is their concern and has received overides to have another meeting to open discussion. The do not want teh NCAA to tell them how to spend their funds and do not want even distribution of those funds in the way of scholarships or a scholarship limit (27). Not sure about teh 11.7 but I don't htink they want that to change either. Most don't want the recruiting field to become an even one.

No one has any complaints about roster size, this was one of the reasons WHY they made a roster size mandatory because some schools were overstocking. BTW, does anyone know if conferences put a limit 9maybe a suggestion) on roster size? Someone told me the ACC did, not sure if that is true.

If I am wrong, have no reason to admit I was wrong.

I had an interesting conversation with a coach this weekend about this subject. His positioning was in line with what TPM said, most coaches grip is with the mandated minimum allocation of funds.

I was really surprised when he mentioned that the person from his university (an academic) that was on the fact finding committee didn't even bother to talk to him about the situation before signing off on the new rules. Needless to say the coach and the AD of his school was not very happy.

You are hearing different things than I am hearing from Division I coaches

TR - I am sure you talk to a lot more coaches than I do, this was one mans opinion on what the main issue is.

I am sure each school leans toward what is most important to their program. As you implied we will have to wait and see what happens.

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Along this line of questioning....

Am I correct that medical redshirts are submitted and "proven/validated" at/by the NCCA?

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Ob,
There is no such thing as a medical redshirt, it is called a medical waiver and has to be validated by a doctor and submitted and approved by the athletic department.

It does give the player a 5th year as long as he has not participated in more games than allowed the same as a redhirt.

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Taking the cynics viewpoint...

...can I assume that the requirements may vary significantly by Doctor, athletic program and by school?

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Does anyone know if there is a time frame a medical hardship must be submitted, like a cutoff date to qualify for last season?

jmepop,
I think that there is a game limit like everything else, might want to check with the NCAA or compliance at the school.

I am pretty sure that medical waivers are not given out liberally, most likely season ending surgery would qualify. I know some players who had medical issues (sore shoulders, knees) but were not given medical waivers, and a few I know burned a year by rehabbing.

I am assuming that is why coach's want their players to disclose medical problems in the fall.

TPm,

You mis-understood my question. I know what qualifies for the medical hardship, and he does, I just want to know if there is a time that the application for the hardship must be filed by. Like prior to first game of the next season.

Ok, my bad.

I am pretty sure a redshirt is applied and granted for AFTER the season is completed, I think medical waivers are the same.