I discussed this one night with very good and respected D1 coach.
The previous system was great for the players since they could almost be free agents. Unfortunately, a small population of college coaches used and probably "abused" the system of "free agency" to recruit successful college players away from their teams. The Summer Wood bat leagues were the vehicle for many of those.
So, the NCAA changed the rules. Now a small percentage of college coaches use, and probably abuse, the one year sit rule, but bringing in 35 new recruits and by yanking schollies for some juniors and especially for some seniors. Those playing on the edge with the current rules probably overlap with those who played on the edge with the prior transfer rules.
The majority don't play on the edge. What is important to know is some do and the consequences are off-putting but condoned by the NCAA.
Dont forget another reason was because bb players were not keeping up with credit requirements and after 4 years were way behind in graduating. Plus, credits were lost in the transfer. That was a poor refection in the APR as well as the athletic program.
Bottom line was baseball players were not graduating.
but...but....what about education first and baseball second???
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