I believe kids should have the option to transfer, but this is too much like the wild west. It is actually hurting some kids, because some kids choose a school and do things right only to have someone else transfer in and muddy the waters.
I'd like to see the transfer portal be shut down for periods of time, almost to save these players from themselves. Coincide the transfer portal with signing day, that way kids get to transfer if they desire but teams also know exactly what they have for the next season.
Close the portal until the 4th week of the season, then open it back up. That way, if a player has played in 4 games but still wants to transfer... they can and still play the next year if they desire. This gives players 4-5 months to transfer if they want, from October to the beginning of February.
This also benefits young players because you won't get some freshman coming in who saw the roster and liked their chances, only to have some 5 star transfer in 4 weeks before the season. It makes sense, there is no need to allow transferring at all times, if you can't figure out if you want to transfer by signing day, then you wait until October to transfer...Â
I doubt many would transfer in season, because there is little to gain unless they are worried about playing more than 5 games and burning the redshirt. You would probably see more transfers after the regular season, then more after bowls.
I still believe the NCAA let the genie out of the bottle with their transfer/immediate play stance. You ain't putting him back in! As a conspiracy minded old fart, I'm convinced the NCAA adopted this liberal (meaning free-wheeling, not political) position on transfers to defuse the issue of unionization and paying players. Â
I just want every player and team playing by the same rules.
I believe kids should have the option to transfer, but this is too much like the wild west. It is actually hurting some kids, because some kids choose a school and do things right only to have someone else transfer in and muddy the waters.
I'd like to see the transfer portal be shut down for periods of time, almost to save these players from themselves. Coincide the transfer portal with signing day, that way kids get to transfer if they desire but teams also know exactly what they have for the next season.
Close the portal until the 4th week of the season, then open it back up. That way, if a player has played in 4 games but still wants to transfer... they can and still play the next year if they desire. This gives players 4-5 months to transfer if they want, from October to the beginning of February.
This also benefits young players because you won't get some freshman coming in who saw the roster and liked their chances, only to have some 5 star transfer in 4 weeks before the season. It makes sense, there is no need to allow transferring at all times, if you can't figure out if you want to transfer by signing day, then you wait until October to transfer...Â
I doubt many would transfer in season, because there is little to gain unless they are worried about playing more than 5 games and burning the redshirt. You would probably see more transfers after the regular season, then more after bowls.
Once fall full pad practice begins portal should shut down and remains closed until season is over. Once season is over then portal can open. Absolutely no in season portal or transfers. This garbage needs to happen in the off season.
If a player is put in the portal then NCAA should do one of two thing
1. Everyone is eligible immediately
2. Everyone must sit a year
I believe kids should have the option to transfer, but this is too much like the wild west. It is actually hurting some kids, because some kids choose a school and do things right only to have someone else transfer in and muddy the waters.
I'd like to see the transfer portal be shut down for periods of time, almost to save these players from themselves. Coincide the transfer portal with signing day, that way kids get to transfer if they desire but teams also know exactly what they have for the next season.
Close the portal until the 4th week of the season, then open it back up. That way, if a player has played in 4 games but still wants to transfer... they can and still play the next year if they desire. This gives players 4-5 months to transfer if they want, from October to the beginning of February.
This also benefits young players because you won't get some freshman coming in who saw the roster and liked their chances, only to have some 5 star transfer in 4 weeks before the season. It makes sense, there is no need to allow transferring at all times, if you can't figure out if you want to transfer by signing day, then you wait until October to transfer...Â
I doubt many would transfer in season, because there is little to gain unless they are worried about playing more than 5 games and burning the redshirt. You would probably see more transfers after the regular season, then more after bowls.
Once fall full pad practice begins portal should shut down and remains closed until season is over. Once season is over then portal can open. Absolutely no in season portal or transfers. This garbage needs to happen in the off season.
If a player is put in the portal then NCAA should do one of two thing
1. Everyone is eligible immediately
2. Everyone must sit a year
IMO , absolutely no transfers during the season! No immediate eligibility either - everyone sits a year.
I don't agree, I like the option for graduates to transfer and play immediately. There's nothing wrong with rewarding a student athlete for success in the classroom.
I don't agree, I like the option for graduates to transfer and play immediately. There's nothing wrong with rewarding a student athlete for success in the classroom.
Roam, I can see your point. However, I think that's how we got into this crazy situation - making exceptions. If you allow one exception to sitting for a year somebody will make a compelling case for another one and then another one and then we're back to where we are today.
I don't agree, I like the option for graduates to transfer and play immediately. There's nothing wrong with rewarding a student athlete for success in the classroom.
Roam, I can see your point. However, I think that's how we got into this crazy situation - making exceptions. If you allow one exception to sitting for a year somebody will make a compelling case for another one and then another one and then we're back to where we are today.
I completely disagree, the slippery slope argument has been used ad nauseam and it has been thoroughly debunked.
Each situation is different, and applying a zero tolerance rule never does anyone any good. Of course there should be exceptions, like pretty much anything in life. Most people don't live in a zero tolerance bubble, exceptions are made daily for a variety of things and it doesn't lead to complete anarchy with everyone doing anything they desire.
It's called having a backbone, and yes it is possible. You can draw a line in the sand with exceptions just like anything else.
My High School had a rule that no knives were allowed on the property, but they made an exception for a kid who was an eagle scout. This was because he needed to have his hunting knife with him in order to go straight from school to scouts, so it was allowed to be in his car... locked in the trunk. no one else came along demanding knives be brought to school, everyone seemed to understand the predicament and how allowing him the exception was a good thing.
Not sure I'd call grad transfers an exception Bob, should be more of a rule. I'd say, if they graduated, they fulfilled their obligation the the school and can play anywhere. Provided they make their transfer plans before the start of fall practices or some such time frame.Â
I don't agree, I like the option for graduates to transfer and play immediately. There's nothing wrong with rewarding a student athlete for success in the classroom.
Roam, I can see your point. However, I think that's how we got into this crazy situation - making exceptions. If you allow one exception to sitting for a year somebody will make a compelling case for another one and then another one and then we're back to where we are today.
I completely disagree, the slippery slope argument has been used ad nauseam and it has been thoroughly debunked.
Each situation is different, and applying a zero tolerance rule never does anyone any good. Of course there should be exceptions, like pretty much anything in life. Most people don't live in a zero tolerance bubble, exceptions are made daily for a variety of things and it doesn't lead to complete anarchy with everyone doing anything they desire.
It's called having a backbone, and yes it is possible. You can draw a line in the sand with exceptions just like anything else.
My High School had a rule that no knives were allowed on the property, but they made an exception for a kid who was an eagle scout. This was because he needed to have his hunting knife with him in order to go straight from school to scouts, so it was allowed to be in his car... locked in the trunk. no one else came along demanding knives be brought to school, everyone seemed to understand the predicament and how allowing him the exception was a good thing.
I certainly respect your right to your opinion, Roam. I disagree with making exceptions because I truly believe that's why we're where we are. As far as having a backbone, the NCAA has a track record which shows they have none. Also, there are plenty examples of zero tolerance in our society. As far as the example you cite of the exception made for the eagle scout & his hunting knife, I thank God it worked out and didn't go wrong! The last comment I'll make is playing college football is a privilege, not a right. I don't expect you to change your mind, but I won't change mine either, LOL! The one concession I will make is BT II's comment on graduate transfers. I agree there should be separate rules for players who graduate aside from the rule for undergrad players, not an exception to the sit a year rule.
I don't agree, I like the option for graduates to transfer and play immediately. There's nothing wrong with rewarding a student athlete for success in the classroom.
Roam, I can see your point. However, I think that's how we got into this crazy situation - making exceptions. If you allow one exception to sitting for a year somebody will make a compelling case for another one and then another one and then we're back to where we are today.
I completely disagree, the slippery slope argument has been used ad nauseam and it has been thoroughly debunked.
Each situation is different, and applying a zero tolerance rule never does anyone any good. Of course there should be exceptions, like pretty much anything in life. Most people don't live in a zero tolerance bubble, exceptions are made daily for a variety of things and it doesn't lead to complete anarchy with everyone doing anything they desire.
It's called having a backbone, and yes it is possible. You can draw a line in the sand with exceptions just like anything else.
My High School had a rule that no knives were allowed on the property, but they made an exception for a kid who was an eagle scout. This was because he needed to have his hunting knife with him in order to go straight from school to scouts, so it was allowed to be in his car... locked in the trunk. no one else came along demanding knives be brought to school, everyone seemed to understand the predicament and how allowing him the exception was a good thing.
I certainly respect your right to your opinion, Roam. I disagree with making exceptions because I truly believe that's why we're where we are. As far as having a backbone, the NCAA has a track record which shows they have none. Also, there are plenty examples of zero tolerance in our society. As far as the example you cite of the exception made for the eagle scout & his hunting knife, I thank God it worked out and didn't go wrong! The last comment I'll make is playing college football is a privilege, not a right. I don't expect you to change your mind, but I won't change mine either, LOL! The one concession I will make is BT II's comment on graduate transfers. I agree there should be separate rules for players who graduate aside from the rule for undergrad players, not an exception to the sit a year rule.
Listen to what you just said... You "thank god" that an eagle scout and a pillar of the community all of a sudden didn't turn into a sociopath because he was allowed to have a knife in his trunk? Why do so many people live in such fear?
As for the example of zero tolerance policies in our society, yes I know that there are plenty of examples of them because I've read all of the studies that show zero tolerance leads to negative outcomes. Just because we have them in society doesn't mean they're a good thing. In fact, multiple studies have shown they're not.
As Obi-Wan Kenobi said... " Only siths deal in absolutes" Lmao
all that said, I just disagree with your opinion... you are certainly entitled to it!
Fair enough 😀Â
