Playing college ball while recieving a master's degree

At Clemson there are often bb players who graduate and still have eligibility left and continue with graduate studies and play baseball. We even have a player who graduated, is working now and will continue his graduate studies and play in the spring. As long as you have eligibility left, a coach who still needs you, you can play. Most often though, scholarships that are given are reduced
This is not uncommon for football players. Since college is the training ground for NFL, redshirted players are encouraged to stay and play as long as they can. Last years quarterback at Clemson, graduated and continued to play another year due to the fact that he had eligibility left.
I am assuming you would want to attend another school?
You should have this discussion with your coach and your advisor.

Yes I would like to attend another school, just for the basic reason that my school does not offer an MBA degree

One of son's best friends had one year left due to a medical redshirt and graduated last year from Dartmouth. Dartmouth did not offer his masters so he transferred and is playing while working toward his masters.

It happens in college baseball more than we are aware of---go for it

Son's teammate was granted a 6th year by the NCAA and used it to get his MBA.

does transferring involve a year of sitting out, or is that negated by virtue of graduating?

the....Give some younger kids a chance to play. You've had your chance. Spend your energy and effort on the MBA.

Thegame2003.....this topic is covered in the "After High School" forum, under a posting titled, "D3 to graduate school". Krace4 posted a very comprehensive response on 9/15/06....my son, like you thinks that if able...he would like to get his fourth year of ball in..... also at the grad level.....

.....don't ever let anyone tell you when it's time to quit this game....that should come from you......meantime keep playing as long as you want to and are able.....enjoy....and....good luck to you.

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.....don't ever let anyone tell you when it's time to quit this game....that should come from you......meantime keep playing as long as you want to and are able.....enjoy....and....good luck to you.

Especially a bitter White Sox fan!!!

Thanks for the advice and encouragement everyone. I plan to look into this further and talk with my couselors and coaches to get pointed in the right direction. Thanks again!

holden,

Not bitter at all. Sox had a nice year. Didn't have enough to finish it off.

I just think,in this situation, that he should give a younger guy a chance to play and get on with his life. Channel his energies into his MBA efforts and job possibilities.

Been, Nice first half maybe...

My son is in the same position as a result of transfers. My feeling is he's entitled to his four years and should take them. No different than a redshirt really, don't you think?

Been - at what point should any/all ballplayers give a younger guy a chance?? Maybe as soon as they figure out that they don't have a chance at pro ball?? Maybe after HS??...Legion?/ TBall???

As long as this young man has the passion and the ability to play, why should he leave the opportunity to someone 'younger' who may not even appreciate it as much as him? Maybe his maturity and leadership will have a positive effect on his yet-to-be-known teammates and provide them with a lesson in hard work and perserverance.

Sorry, man, but I think you missed the boat by a long shot on this one.

Gamer2003 - "PLAY ON, DUDE!!" make 'em drag you off the field spikes first!!

Frankly, I don't really care what he does.

He asked for an opinion, and I gave him my opinion.

To be criticized because you have an OPINION sounds sounds what the Administration tried to do to that Congressman when he said we should pull the troops out now.

Turns out, with the release of the NIE report, he was right!

We spend BILLIONS on the miltary and we can't beat a bunch of mopes on camels with AK 47's! Wipe 'em out and come home. This is ridiculous!

Gamer - Best of luck to you! I think it's great that you have another year of eligibility left and hope you maximize that opportunity athletically and academically!

My own son RS last year and I'll be delighted if he has an opportunity to attain some courses toward his masters and continue playing ball in a fifth year!