Should the NCAA allow undrafted players who have eligibility to go back to school?

[FeatheredCock]

I think the NCAA is doing a big disservice to college football players by essentially not allowing those players who did not get drafted to return to school and finish out their eligibility if they so choose. its hard enough to embark on a pro football career as it is I think it would be in the best interest of both the NFL and the NCAA if undrafted players were allowed to return to school. The NCAA could cover it by making a rule that every school has say a max of 5-7 additional scholarships set aside for those players who go undrafted and wish to return to school. It would not be reflected in the scholarship numbers but it would give players another chance to improve their draft stock or exhaust their eligibility. Either way its a win/win for everyone because the NFL would benefit from some players getting another year in college and those who would still not be drafted would have a chance to get a degree which in the long run should be one of the primary focuses of the NCAA anyhow.

 

[AC/DC/GC]

The only thing I see that would prevent that for the time being is whether an agent as been signed to represent the player. If that has happened (and that is more than likely) that would put the kibosh on a return to school.

 

[picknroll]

why should an agent stand in the way? Why shouldn't college football players be able to have agents?

 

[AC/DC/GC]

I don't disagree with you...I was just stating the way the NCAA has things in place right now.

 

[ShepCock]

Why shouldn't college football players be able to have agents?

Because that is a clear step from being an amateur to being a professional, that's why.

What we really need is a legit semi-pro football league (like what the NBDL is for the NBA) where guys who don't really have an interest in a degree, but who just want to play a particular sport can go and do just that.