A report surfaced Jan. 14 that the NCAA is considering meeting to discuss changes to the transfer rule that would give athletes immediate eligibility when they change schools. The rule would take effect Aug. 1. While many are in favor of the possible change, others — particularly coaches and fans of mid-major conferences — are opposed to it. The rule should stay as is.
As it stands now, athletes are required to sit out one season when they transfer schools. The changes could include a GPA requirement to allow student-athletes to be immediately eligible if they transfer before their junior year, according to the report.