There have been a lot of discussions lately as to whether or not the graduate transfer rule is good for college football. As Notre Dame fans, we’ve seen this rule first hand with Everett Golson. Was Golson’s experience utilizing the graduate transfer rule an educational opportunity, or was it merely an athletic loophole? Let’s have a look!
Before we look at the nitty-gritty of Golson’s situation, let’s take a look at what the intent of the graduate transfer exception was when it was created. The graduate transfer rule was created with the purpose of providing educational opportunities for college athletes who have already earned a degree and want to pursue a graduate degree not offered by their current school.