NCAA searches for new low by denying Marine eligibility

[awbrown1462]

We make fun of the NCAA because they are an easy punching bag. They lack consistency, transparency and an understanding of the basic concepts of common sense. You would think it difficult for them to...

[Lisa 23]

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/ncaa-searches-low-denying-marine-eligibility-173055162.html


http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/cusa/2013/08/18/middle-tennessee-steven-rhodes-marines-ncaa-eligibility-fight/2668727/




http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/boWtm0kDF1cDUlhc2shJXQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NQ--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusncaafexperts/StevenRhodes.jpg

[Tennessee Top]

Not keeping my fingers crossed. Common sense is not one of the NCAA's strong suits.

[josephd]

I don't agree with this rule or the ruling on this case specifically, I hope the appeal goes through well and he gets to play...

That said, I also don't agree with use of his veteran status as a vehicle for the media and masses across America to call out the NCAA on their garbage. They need to let him play and change the rule, they shouldn't bend the rule and just let him play because he is a veteran.

[ameriken]

NCAA rule keeps marine from playing MTSU football <br />
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Recreational league in service counted as 'organized competition' <br />
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MURFREESBORO — Steven Rhodes felt a duty to serve his country and had a...

[Lisa 23]

Ken, I merged your thread with one that was started yesterday.

[ameriken]

Thanks Lisa, I didn't catch that. :beer:

[Lisa 23]

Thanks Lisa, I didn't catch that. :beer:

:thumbup:

[Old Marine]

NCAA has given him approval to play.