Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Masoli out....

The NCAA did not grant Jeremiah Masoli's waiver request which is absurd. Look, I'm not a fan of Masoli and I think he deserved his suspension from Oregon. However, his transfer was completely within the rules and he should be allowed to play. The NCAA created this loop-hole so they should abide by their own rules. They can hem and haw about the "spirit of the rule" all they want but I don't buy it. If you graduate from  your college with eligibility remaining and you want to transfer to another school with a graduate program not offered at your current school, you are eligible. This rule was ripe for abuse from its inception. The NCAA argues that the rule is for educational purposes but that simply is ludicrous. Its only real use is for athletes who's production level is above their school's level of play. No one from Alabama is graduating then transferring to Florida International to complete there eligibility so they can study marine biology. The NCAA created this rule, Masoli did what was required by it so they should let him play. PERIOD!

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