Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany says making freshmen ineligible in college football and basketball could help correct the imbalance between athletics and academics.
In a 12-page letter titled "Education First, Athletics Second: The Time for a National Discussion is Upon Us" and sent to media members Friday, Delany reiterated why he believes a so-called year of readiness would be beneficial at this "critical moment in the evolution of intercollegiate athletics.