NCAA Ruling?

If your son and the girl are married, I believe there is no such rule!

Or probably not even if they are not married, just may be your son's way of keeping it from getting TOO serious.

Or maybe he just wants to see if girlfriend's mom has taught her how to cook...?

Or ... I don't know.... I am ignorant, no college experience.

OPP

p.s. I know if your son was an Aggie(TX A&M) and the girl went to U of TX, it would be against ALL rules.

Look at the bright side...if he's worried about this possibly violating "the rules" you probably don't have to worry about him violating real rules (or her dad's rules for that matter)

I hope your joking...absolutely not!!

If you are only paying for his dinner and not her dinner then, Yes it is against the rules of chivalry!!

Whoa! Not so fast. This could be a serious NCAA violation. If the son is a high profile player and his girlfriend the daughter of a MLB scout, MLB manager, MLB owner, MLB fan, college coach, college booster, ...or the daughter of anyone known to associate with a MLB scout, MLB manager, MLB owner, MLB fan, college coach, college booster, and that person offers, and the player accepts, the NCAA would indeed impost harsh penalties for this serious violation which falls under the rules of gratuity and/or favors acceptance. Not only would the meal be a violation, but any "private" favors offered by the daughter, and accepted by the player, would also constitute a serious violation. The NCAA is keenly aware of these female favor violations and have implemented a series of test to eliminate these violations. Incoming college freshmen student athletes will undergo a series of test to determine if a previous violation has occurred. This will be called the “kiss and tell“ test. It is reported that many player will be punished for violations resulting from dating girls and in the near future, colleges will be hard pressed to field a baseball team comprised of young men. It is reported that colleges coaches in and around the San Francisco and New Orleans areas are behind this movement.
Fungo

All Joking aside this is an example of how the NCAA has everyone looking over their shoulders

Fungo may be jesting but much of what he says is true

TRHit I agree. While I do jest about this situation, I think parents and players should try to read between the lines and attempt to understand the intent of the NCAA. When a player is dealing with a college, or a college coach, most NCAA guidelines are in place to restrict the colleges and protect the athlete and not the college. In the case where the player or his parents are dealing with a professional team, the NCAA guidelines are in place to protect the colleges by prohibiting the player and the pro club from an unfair advantage over the colleges. Of course the NCAA cannot “punish” the pro clubs so the athletes are punished if a violation occurs. Punishment to players during recruitment is not very common.
Fungo

I think we really need to find a way to test for these pervalent problems.

Everyone must be tested.

MLB must pay since they have the money and have some experience with a testing program.

Just my humble opinion.

To add to the confusion, I have heard that it is only a violation after March 1, starting in 2006 I believe, and as long as it doesn't occur during a quiet period.

pitchermom - let me guess, he wants some cash from you to assure he's in compliance - that's just a great scam!! ya see, he is doing some learnin' in college!

seriously tho, that girl is a "keeper",
when we take a player or two out for a bite(??) - I make sure I've got cash, my home equity card & a few car titles to cover the check

and I'll encourage my own daughter to date a runner (track or CC) - - a little plate of pasta and some sweet tea & they're all set

Isn't this called the no-win situation?

FO,
"Perv"alent? Freudian slip considering the "kiss and tell" aspects of this?

Well, CADad, I like to say that I can't spell or type, but actually I am just perverted.

Awwwwwwwwww...say it ain't so, FO!!