The Ticking Clock

From what I understand, D3 and NAIA would be his only options. I'm less certain about NAIA.

...awaiting 3FG

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Originally posted by JPontiac:
From what I understand, D3 and NAIA would be his only options. I'm less certain about NAIA.

...awaiting 3FG

I'm pretty sure you can in D3 too.

3FG will respond, but the best way is to just call the NCAA and ask them. My experience is that they will answer questions quickly.

Krak,
Did you happen to meet this young man on your overseas military base? I believe time in the armed services can keep the 5-year clock from ticking.

D2, D3, and NAIA don't use a 5 year calendar eligibility limit. Only D1 does that. The others have a limit of 10 semesters (or 15 quarters) of full time enrollment. Since the player wasn't enrolled at all, he only used 4 of his 10 full time semesters.

A D2 school famously had a 50 year old football kicker a few years ago.

As Swampboy says, military service, religous missions, Peace Corps, service as a conscientious objector, etc. can pause the D1 5 year clock. The player must enroll immediately at the first opportunity, i.e the clock starts again as soon as the service is over. (14.2.1.2)

Thanks for your input everyone, and 3fg for putting the final nail in the coffin of this question. Much appreciated info.

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"A D2 school famously had a 50 year old football kicker a few years ago."

You should have seen the guy holding the ball for him...on average that pair was just about right!






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