Eligibility Question

As a coach that is usually very well educated on eligibility concerns. I first would say you need to contact the NCAA directly. But my best guess, is if he did not compete in a contest while at NAIA, he hasn't used any eligibility (my question is did he practice/play in the fall). Therefore he would have 4 years remaining, although he would have sacrificed his "red-shirt" season. He would have 4 yrs to complete 4 yrs. The only catch is that the NCAA can recognize fall contests as part of the season which means he could have sacrificed 1 season of eligibility, and have 3 years left. This is a complicated situation, so I would definately contact the NCAA directly before making any moves to see how they treat this situation, and have all your details lined up, correct etc.

Each year you are at a post secondary school goes against the 5 years in which you can play 4 years. The 1st year at NAIA eliminates 1 of the 5 years. The next year at a JUCO elimintes 1 more of the 5 years and 1 year of playing eligibility and so on. You should talk to the NCAA to see if there are any exceptions to the rule.

He did not practice in the fall nor attend school - there was no school in Fall 2005 for weather-related reasons...

It is my understanding that it relates to post secondary registration and nothing to do with playing ball. You should call NCAA to get a proper answer.
I was told that as soon as you register the 5 year clock starts ticking.You get 4 years in that 6 years to play wether you play or not. There may be exceptions but I doubt it.

This player will probably have to go under the 4-2-4 rule, which is for athletes who first attend a four year school, transfer to a two year school, then back to a four year school. In this case he will most likely have to earn an Associate's Degree at the JUCO to be immediately eligible to play at a DI or DII institution, but not necessarily so at a DIII or NAIA school.

You can check that out on the NCAA website under eligibility.

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Originally posted by grateful:
This player will probably have to go under the 4-2-4 rule, which is for athletes who first attend a four year school, transfer to a two year school, then back to a four year school. In this case he will most likely have to earn an Associate's Degree at the JUCO to be immediately eligible to play at a DI or DII institution, but not necessarily so at a DIII or NAIA school.

You can check that out on the NCAA website under eligibility.

That would be my guess.